Turtle River State Park
3084 Park Ave, Arvilla, ND 58214
12 miles of trails
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- Park
- Turtle River State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Arvilla, North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 47.9344, -97.4986
- Trail miles
- 12
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (620 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.9 / 10 — Solid
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.7 from 620 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 12 miles of trail
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Gear up for Turtle River State Park
Affiliate · earns us a coffee at no cost to you- 💧Collapsible water bowl + 32oz bottle
There's a water source on-site, but a portable bottle still wins for refills + cool-downs.
- 🥾30-ft training long line
Long parks like this beg for a long line — distance freedom while still attached.
- 🗑️Compostable poop bags + clip dispenser
Trail-tested compostable bags + a leash-clip holder you'll never forget.
Dog policy
Forested river valley with North Dakota's only fly fishing stream. Leashed dogs on trails and ski/biking paths.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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