State Park

Turtle River State Park

Grand Forks County, North DakotaAbout 701 acresEstablished 1934
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Statewide rule — see below
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Camping
96 campsitesAlso cabins
Official site
parkrec.nd.gov(701) 795-3180

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Turtle River State Park is a 701-acre park in Grand Forks County, about 6 miles east of Larimore.

Visitors come for cross-country skiing, winter sports, fishing, geocaching, and biking. The official site lists about 13 miles of trails. Overnight options include 96 campsites across 3 camping areas, with tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, group camping, and showers. Roofed lodging includes cabins.

Fees and passes

Per vehicle, year-round ('All vehicles entering a state park must display a valid entrance permit year-round'); no resident/nonresident difference except resident senior/disabled-veteran discounts. Primitive areas such as Crow Flies High SRA state 'Free entrance'.

Statewide fee rule from North Dakota's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.

North Dakota park passes

  • Daily vehicle entrance — $7. One vehicle, one day Details
  • Annual single vehicle permit — $35. One vehicle, all state parks Details
  • Annual family permit — $61.25. 2 vehicles in the same household Details
  • Senior annual permit (ND residents 65+) — $28 Details

From the North Dakota state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.

Reservations

Day use
No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
Booking system
reserveNDparks.com
Phone
800-807-4723

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Pets

Dogs allowed, with restrictions

Not allowed in or on: cabins.

Pets are not allowed in cabins. Pets are welcome but must stay on a leash. Most parks have off-leash areas or dog parks for your four-legged friends.

Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Modern Campsites
electricity & water; Price: $25-30 per night
67Electricity & water—
Modern Group Campsites
the ability to put multiple units on one site; Price: $25-30 per night, per unit
3—
Primitive Campsites
Price: $15 per night
26—
Camping details from the park

Campsite Types 67 Modern Campsites (electricity & water) Price: $25-30 per night 3 Modern Group Campsites (the ability to put multiple units on one site) 26 Primitive Campsites Price: $15 per night Book Now Campground Maps • Campground Map Full Park Map • Turtle River State Park Camping Information

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Cabins and lodging

  • Includes: Basswood A, Basswood B, Elm A, & Elm B
  • Includes: Ash, Cottonwood, Ironwood, & Oak

Previous Next Standard Woodland Cabins Includes: Basswood A, Basswood B, Elm A, & Elm B Price: $80-95/night (two-night minimum stay required) Basswood A & B each sleep six each with two queens and two twins, bunkbed style. Elm A & B are both accessible and sleep three each with one queen and one twin, bunkbed style. All cabins feature air conditioning, heat, electricity, full bathroom, charcoal grill, fire ring, and picnic table. These cabins do not have kitchens. Book Now Premium Woodland Cabins Includes: Ash, Cottonwood, Ironwood, & Oak Price: $125-135/night (two-night minimum stay required) These newly remodeled cabins are now full-service and include kitchen amenities along with air conditioning, heat, electricity, full bathroom, charcoal grill, fire ring, and picnic table. Ash, Ironwood and Oak each sleep four with one queen bedroom and a second bedroom with a twin bunkbed. Cottonwood is accessible and features two bedrooms, one with a queen bed and one with a twin bed. The living room area has a futon for extra sleeping space, so the cabin can sleep five total. Book Now Previous Next - Cabin users are expected to do general cleaning before vacating, including sweeping, wiping down surfaces and collecting and bagging trash. - Game or fish cleaning in or around cabins is not allowed, please contact park staff for other arrangements.

Things to do

FishingGeocachingHikingBikingWinter sportsCross-country skiingPicnickingCamping

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Fisher Loop0.65 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeHikingMountain bikingCross-country skiingSnowshoe
Coneflower Loop0.6 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing
Timber Loop1.16 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeHikingMountain bikingCross-country skiingSnowshoe
Prairie Pass Trail0.64 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing
Moose Head Trail1.31 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing
River View Trail1.05 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing
Eco Loop1.05 mi—Open to: hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeHikingCross-country skiingSnowshoe
Cattail Loop0.62 mi—This trail is accessed via the Eco loop trail. It features a wildlife viewing station of the oxbow wetlands, boardwalk crossing of the oxbow, and finishes in the wooded hillside of the Eco loop trail.HikingSnowshoeing
Raven Ravine2.46 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing
Keystone Bridge0.84 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeing
Hollows1.74 mi—Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiingHikingMountain bikingSnowshoeingCross-country skiing
Trail descriptions from the park

Turtle River State Park has a system of mountain biking, hiking, and interpretive trails. Winter users will find more than 7.5 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails, and plenty of opportunities for snowshoeing. Fisher Loop Distance: 0.65 miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoe This wooded trail is accessed from the CCC Trail Head and returns to the same location. This trail crosses over the Turtle River and winds along the river corridor. It provides access to the River View and Timber trails and is groomed for cross-country skiing in winter. Coneflower Loop Distance: 0.6 miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing This prairie and wooded trail is accessed from the via the Prairie Pass Trail. This trail loops through the prairie, into the wood line following the river corridor and returning to the prairie. Timber Loop Distance: 1.16 miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snowshoe This wooded trail is accessed from the CCC Trail Head via Fisher Loop and returns to the same location via River View. It begins along the Turtle River and meanders back through wooded hillsides. It is groomed along a modified route for cross-country skiing in winter. Prairie Pass Trail Distance: 0.64 miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing This prairie trail is accessed from the CCC Trail Head via Fisher/ River View and ends at the Moose Head Trail accessed via the Woodland Lodge Trail Head. This trail meanders through the prairie, crossing the old entrance roadbed and features the old entrance booth as a resting location. Coneflower, Moose Head and River View trails can be accessed from this trail. Moose Head Trail Distance: 1.31 miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing This scenic trail begins at the Woodland Lodge Trail Head and loops back to the Chalet and ball diamond. This trail is mostly wooded as it meanders along the creek corridor and features a foot-bridge crossing at the southeast end of the trail. Prairie Pass, River View, Eco Loop, and the Woodland Lodge can be accessed from this trail. River View Trail Distance: 1.05 miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing This wooded trail is accessed from the CCC Trail Head via Fisher Loop and ends at the Woodland Lodge Trail Head. It begins by crossing the Turtle River and climbing the ridgeline that follows along the river with benches for viewing the river. The trail returns to the river corridor at the CCC Dam and ends at the Woodland Lodge. Prairie Pass, Moose Head and Timber trails can be accessed from this trail. Eco Loop Distance: 1.05 miles Open to: hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoe This scenic trail begins at the Chalet Trail Head and ends on the Moosehead Trail. This trail features wooded hillsides, open prairies and views of the oxbow wetlands. Cattail trail access via this trail. A modified route is groomed for cross-country skiing in the winter. Cattail Loop Distance: 0.62 miles Open to: hiking, snowshoeing This trail is accessed via the Eco loop trail. It features a wildlife viewing station of the oxbow wetlands, boardwalk crossing of the oxbow, and finishes in the wooded hillside of the Eco loop trail. Raven Ravine Distance: 2.46 Miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing This scenic trail begins at the CCC Trail Head and loops back to the Woodland Lodge. There are several connections to the campground, amphitheater, and the playground. This trail is mostly wooded as it meanders along the creek corridor, featuring a water crossing at the north end of the trail and two benches. Portions of this trail are groomed for Fat Tire Bikes and hiking in the winter. Keystone Bridge Distance: 0.84 Miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing This scenic trail begins at the Trapper’s Rest Campground and ends at the Hollow’s Bridge parking area. There are several connections to the campground, Agassiz picnic area, and the Turtle River. This trail is wooded as it meanders along hillsides of the river corridor. Portions of this trail are groomed for Fat Tire Bikes and hiking in the winter. Hollows Distance: 1.74 Miles Open to: hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing This scenic trail begins at the Visitor Center and ends at the Hillside Picnic Area with access to the Hollow’s Bridge parking and picnic area. This wooded trail winds through the hillsides and along the river corridor. Portions of this trail are groomed for Fat Tire Bikes and hiking, and others for cross-country skiing in the winter. Trail Maps • A PDF Map of the summer trails is available here. • All North Dakota State Park and Recreation Area trail maps are available in the OuterSpatial App.

Amenities

Facilities

  • Restrooms
  • Flush toilets
  • Showers
  • Picnic shelters
  • Playground
  • Visitor center
  • Park or camp store
  • Group facilities
  • Dog park or off-leash area

Camping

  • RV dump station
  • Tent camping
  • Primitive or backcountry camping
  • Group camping

Lodging

  • Cabins

✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.

Getting there

Address
3084 Park Avenue
Arvilla, ND 58214
Nearest town
Larimore — about 6 mi east (straight line)
Coordinates
47.9393, -97.4993
Phone
(701) 795-3180
Email
trsp@nd.gov

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