Turtle River State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Turtle River State Park
The Turtle River in Turtle River State Park
Turtle River State Park Location in North Dakota
Location	Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest town	Arvilla, North Dakota
Area	775.28 acres (313.74 ha)
Elevation	955 ft (291 m)
Designation	North Dakota state park
Established	1934
Administrator	North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
Website	Turtle River State Park

Turtle River State Park is a public recreation area occupying 775 acres (314 ha) on the Turtle River, two miles (3.2 km) north of the community of Arvilla in Grand Forks County, North Dakota. Park activities include camping, cross-country skiing, fishing, hiking, and mountain biking.

History

Following its establishment in 1934, the state park saw development by the Civilian Conservation Corps. CCC projects included building bridges, roads, and footpaths as well as various stone and log buildings including a bathhouse that was later transformed into the CCC Memorial Picnic Shelter, which is still in use.