Overview
The Turtle Mountains are a region of North Dakota. The Turtle Mountains are located along the border with Manitoba, in the central part of the state. It is one of only a few naturally forested places in the state, and provides ample opportunities for outdoor activities and just taking in the scenery. In Manitoba, the region is typically referred to as "Turtle Mountain".
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Best things about Turtle Mountains
International Peace Garden
On the border with Manitoba.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Sep. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 4°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Minot)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MOT Minot International Airport, Minot — 67 mi away. Directions
- DVL Devils Lake Regional Airport, Devils Lake — 89 mi away. Directions
Sample 3-day trip
- Day 1: Bottineau — Lake Metigoshe State Park, The International Peace Gardens, Bottineau County Historical Museum.
- Day 2: Dunseith — International Peace Garden, Lake Metigoshe State Park, W'eel Turtle.
- Day 3: Belcourt — Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center, Sky Dancer Casino.
Built from the best-covered destinations in this region; open each for its own day plan.
Photos
Places in Turtle Mountains
Cities
- Antler
- Belcourt
- Bottineau
- Dunseith
- Mylo
- Rolla
- Rolette
See
Do
- From Minot, take US 83 to State Highway 5 near Westhope, go East to Dunseith, then turn North on US 281 towards the border. The scenery continues well past it but you'll want to stop at the Peace Garden for sure. Crossing the border, you'll be on Provincial Highway 10, which continues to Brandon and the Trans-Canada Highway. Notable places along the way: Bottineau; Dunseith and the International Peace Garden.
Nearby
Towner
City / town · 1 listings · 45 mi away
Rugby
City / town · 11 listings · 46 mi away
Balta
City / town · 2 listings · 59 mi away
Egeland
City / town · 2 listings · 62 mi away
Cando
City / town · 8 listings · 62 mi away
Minot
City / town · 33 listings · 69 mi away
Burlington
City / town · 5 listings · 71 mi away
Churchs Ferry
City / town · 1 listings · 72 mi away
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