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Turtle River

The CCC-built Turtle River State Park was established in the 1930s.

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Nearby Parks Around Turtle River

Compare nearby parks around Turtle River when planning alternatives, extensions, or a follow-up trip.

204.5 mi away

Voyageurs

National Park · MN

290.3 mi away

Theodore Roosevelt

National Park · ND

359.6 mi away

Badlands

National Park · SD

416.4 mi away

Isle Royale

National Park · MI

657.5 mi away

Rocky Mountain

National Park · CO

670.0 mi away

Yellowstone

National Park · WY

Nearby Points of Interest Around Turtle River

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203.6 mi away

Voyageurs Tilson Connector Ski Trail

This easy, mile-long trail connects the Rainy Lake Visitor Center with the Tilson Ski Trails.

204.0 mi away

Olberholtzer Trail

This trail has two scenic waypoints with views of nearby lakes and wetlands.

204.5 mi away

Little American Island Trail

In the 1890s, Little American Island was the site of the area's first gold mine.

204.5 mi away

Rainy Lake Recreation Trail

This trail is entirely accessible.

204.5 mi away

Rainy Lake Visitor Center

Rainy Lake Visitor Center is at the northern entrance of the park.

204.5 mi away

Voyageurs National Park

"Voyageurs" was the name given to the hardy fur trappers and traders who traveled the lakes of Minnesota's North Woods in long, birch-bark canoes in order to sell beaver pelts in northwestern Canada and Montreal.