Lake Metigoshe State Park
#2 Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau, ND 58318
7 miles of trails
Turtle Mountains state park on Lake Metigoshe in Bottineau, North Dakota, has forested trails and lakeshore for leashed dogs. Provisions include shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans on trails. Bring insect repellent in summer.
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- Park
- Lake Metigoshe State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Bottineau, North Dakota
- Coordinates
- 48.9853, -100.3489
- Trail miles
- 7
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.7 / 5 (480 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 6.8 / 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 480 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 7 miles of trail
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Dog policy
Turtle Mountains park on Lake Metigoshe with forested trails and lakeshore. Leashed dogs welcome on trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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