# Lake Metigoshe State Park

> Lake Metigoshe State Park was established in 1937 and covers about 610 ha (1,509 acres) on the shore of Lake Metigoshe in the Turtle Mountains, roughly 23 km…

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A wooded lake park in the Turtle Mountains, a green change from the surrounding prairie, with trails, a swimming beach and boating on the lake. Autumn colors are a good reason to come, and the International Peace Garden lies farther east along the same hills.

Lake Metigoshe State Park was established in 1937 and covers about 610 ha (1,509 acres) on the shore of Lake Metigoshe in the Turtle Mountains, roughly 23 km (14 miles) northeast of Bottineau near the Canadian border. The name comes from Ojibwe and means roughly "clearwater lake of scrub oaks." The lake holds northern pike, walleye and perch. The Turtle Mountain Outdoor Learning Center offers programs on ecology and conservation.

In summer you can swim, canoe, sail and water-ski; in winter, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and sledding are popular. There are both modern and primitive campgrounds. Allow at least half a day, or one to two nights if you camp.

- **Nearest town:** Bottineau, ND
- **Category:** Nature & parks
- **GPS:** 48.9840, -100.3170

## Good to know

**Best time to go:** The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

## Sources

- [Lake Metigoshe State Park (Wikipedia)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lake_Metigoshe_State_Park)

## Nearby

- [International Peace Garden](https://camping-spirit.com/places/international-peace-garden/) – 13 mi
- [Geographical Center of North America](https://camping-spirit.com/places/geographical-center-rugby/) – 45 mi
- [Fort Totten State Historic Site](https://camping-spirit.com/places/fort-totten-state-historic-site/) – 93 mi

## FAQs

### Where is Lake Metigoshe State Park?

Lake Metigoshe State Park is in Bottineau, ND, at GPS 48.9840, -100.3170. It is about 62 mi from Brandon.

### Can you camp near Lake Metigoshe State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Maid O' Moonshine, about 1 mi away; within 25 mi there are 10 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

### What is there to see near Lake Metigoshe State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: International Peace Garden (13 mi), Geographical Center of North America (45 mi) and Fort Totten State Historic Site (93 mi).

### When is the best time to visit Lake Metigoshe State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)