Let’s Play
Let’s Play
There’s lots to discover and lots to do in Bottineau County. And the seasons don’t slow us down — we’re open for excitement all year long!
Summer Recreation
Summertime means lots of sunshine at Lake Metigoshe. You can soak it up as you hike or bike along beautiful trails in the state park. Or rent a canoe to explore the serene lakes and wetlands. You can enjoy fishing for pike, perch, and walleye in warmer months as well.
An array of regional wildlife awaits nature-watchers and photographers alike. Expect to see plenty of small mammals like beaver, woodchucks, chipmunks or catch a glimpse of white-tailed deer or even a majestic moose.
Boundary Lake
- Boundary Lake (Bottineau County): 9 miles north, 11 miles east, 2.5 miles north of Bottineau. Decent number of 6- to 8-inch perch. (No ramp).
Carbury Dam
- Carbury Dam (Bottineau County): 1 mile south, 1 mile west of Carbury. Decent number of pike. (Fishing pier).
Long Lake
Long Lake (Bottineau County): 8 miles north, 7 miles east, 1 mile south, 1 mile east, .5 miles south, .3 miles east of Bottineau. Decent pike and walleye populations. Lots of small perch. Some nice bluegill.
Loon Lake
Loon Lake (Bottineau County): 9 miles north, 4 miles east, 2 miles south, 2 miles east, .5 miles north of Bottineau. Fairly new perch fishery, with high perch numbers and some larger fish. (No ramp).
Lake Metigoshe
Lake Metigoshe (Bottineau County): 9 miles north, 4 miles east, 1 mile north of Bottineau. Holds several sizes of bluegill, including some large fish, along with some nice crappie. Good number of walleye, with a wide range of sizes. Good pike fishing, with some large fish. (Fishing pier and ramp).
Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake (Bottineau County): 9 miles north, 8 miles east, .5 miles southwest of Bottineau. Decent number of northern pike.
Strawberry Lake
Strawberry Lake (Bottineau County): 4 miles north, 2.5 miles east, .5 miles south of Carbury. Rainbow trout stocked annually. (Fishing pier).
Thompson Lake
Thompson Lake (Bottineau County): 9 miles north, 4 miles east, 2 miles south, 1 mile east, 1 mile south of Bottineau. Yellow perch stocked in 2012. (No ramp).
Heart of the Central Flyway
Heart of the Central Flyway Home of 500,000 geese; 250,000 ducks
Gateway to the Turtle Mountains
Ruffed grouse, duck, whitetail deer, moose.
Game Cleaning Station
In Bottineau: Open FREE to the public until 10 PM each evening. On South Sinclair Street, next to Davidson’s Processing. (Turn south at Cenex)
Lord’s Lake Wildlife Refuge
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J Clark Salyer Wildife Refuge
Bird Watching: The J. Clark Salyer NWR is located along the Souris River in north-central North Dakota. This 58,700-acre Refuge is the largest refuge in North Dakota.
Forest Service - Walk/Hike
Forest Service – The Turtle Mountain State Forest consists of 7,814 acres of woodlands, wetlands and grassland. Common trees and shrubs include aspen, balsam poplar, bur oak, green ash and paper birch. The forest also has many species of fruit and nut-producing shrubs, such as chokecherry, pin cherry, juneberry, plum and hazelnut.
Lake Metigoshe State Park
Butte Saint Paul - Walk/Hike
Butte Saint Paul – Butte St. Paul was named by pioneer Missionary George Anthony Belcourt, the second pastor in North Dakota’s history. It was once considered the highest spot in North Dakota and offers scenic views of the lush Turtle Mountain area in northeast North Dakota.
Annie’s House Adaptive Program
Annie’s House (Adaptive Program) – Annie’s House Adaptive Recreation Program at Bottineau Winter Park provides services year-round to individuals and veterans with intellectual and physical disabilities. We offer programing that allows individuals with disabilities to enjoy the same activities as nondisabled individuals. We offer adaptive equipment, trained instructors in a nonjudgmental friendly and fun environment. Scholarships are available for qualifying individuals. Spring Summer and Fall: For our snowless months of the year we offer fishing, canoeing, paddleboats, hiking and biking and horseback riding.
Boating, camping, canoeing, cycling, fishing, golf, hiking, hunting, rollerblading, swimming–with several lakes in the Turtle Mountains, your summer possibilities are endless!
Fall & Winter Recreation
Winter turns Bottineau county into a snow-covered playground. Lake Metigoshe State Park contains multi-use trails for cross-country skiing & snowshoeing. It also connects to over 250 miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the Turtle Mountains. A section of the scenic Peace Garden Snowmobile Trail runs through the park before winding its way toward the International Peace Garden.
Downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snowtubing is also available at the Bottineau Winter Park. The mountain facility offers a variety of trails, so that beginners to experts can have a blast down the slopes.
Ice fishing on Lake Metigoshe attracts visitors from around the state and across the Canadian border. The frozen surface creates a unique angling experience and has been (and will continue to be) an addicting pastime for locals and travelers alike.
Annie’s House - Adaptive Program
1 Winter Park Rd
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-263-4556Annie’s House Adaptive Program – Annie’s House Adaptive Recreation Program at Bottineau Winter Park provides services year-round to individuals and veterans with intellectual and physical disabilities. We offer programing that allows individuals with disabilities to enjoy the same activities as nondisabled individuals. We offer adaptive equipment, trained instructors in a nonjudgmental friendly and fun environment. Scholarships are available for qualifying individuals. Winter: We offer our adaptive ski program which makes it possible for anyone with a disability to experience the excitement of Alpine (downhill) skiing. Our instructors will evaluate strengths and provide the best equipment for the individual to be successful. We have expanded our adaptive program to offer adaptive snowboard lessons We also offer ice fishing, snowshoeing and have 2 action trac chair available allowing those in wheelchairs or other physical disabilities more independence when participating in outdoor activities at Annie’s House.
Bottineau Winter Park
1 Winter Park Rd
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-263-4556
https://www.facebook.com/Bottineau-Winter-Park-189948862494/
Bottineau Winter Park – Located 8 miles north and 1.5 miles west of Bottineau. Rents ski equipment, snow boards and tubes. Offers 9 slopes with chair lift, bunny hill, several tube runs, snowboard ‘half-pipe’ toboggan chute. Has instructors available, ski patrol and a full service beautiful new chalet with concessions, restrooms and plenty of indoor seating with views of the slopes. Open seasonally from Thanksgiving weekend to mid-March.
Ice Fishing
Multi-use Trail
#2 Lake Metigoshe State Park
Bottineau, ND 58318
701.263.4651
Lake Metigoshe & Peace Garden Snowmobile Trails
#2 Lake Metigoshe State Park
Bottineau, ND 58318
701.263.4651
Snow shoeing and cross country skiing
Lake Metigoshe State Park (Cabins and Yurt are available in winter months)
Bowling
Roller Skating
Kramer Hall
Kramer, ND
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OHV Trails
Turtle Mountain State Forest – Old Baldy Overlook
https://www.parkrec.nd.gov/turtle-mountain-state-recreation-area
Yearly
Bottineau Memorial Day Parade
Westhope Car Show
Yearly Car Show in Westhope. Trophies, Door Prizes, Kids Prizes and More!
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Bottineau County Fair
The oldest running county fair in North Dakota, in June, offers great talent, a fun midway and a variety of events for the entire family.
Lake Metigoshe Fourth of July Celebration
Bottineu Crazy Days and Car Show
Annual car show with music, cars, motorcycles, raffles and MORE!
https://www.facebook.com/Bottineaucarshow/
Website: https://bottineau.com/carshow/
Antler Outlaws Rodeo
Bottineau Winter Festival
Car Races
Thunder Mountain Speedway with a quarter-mile fast surface and high-banking has track racing every other weekend during the summer months.
Dale & Marth Hawk Museum
Hunting
The Lake Metigoshe region is a paradise for hunters of waterfowl and migratory birds when the Autumn months roll in. Deer season kicks off in November too. Hunters of big game and furbearers can also find bounties in the glens and prairies all around Bottineau county.
Need help finding an outfitter for your Fall hunting plans? Look no further than the experts in Bottineau county!
Get a Hunting or Fishing License online at: www.gf.nd.gov
Mouse River Outfitters
Dakota Whitetail Outfitting
Heart of the Central Flyway
Fish & Game Cleaning Station
In Bottineau: Open FREE to the public until 10 PM each evening. On South Sinclair Street, next to Davidson’s Processing. (Turn south at Cenex)
Hunting is not permitted within Lake Metigoshe State Park
Area Attractions
The Outdoor Learning Center offers interactive sessions within Lake Metigoshe State Park. The program pairs groups with a knowledgeable instructor, who leads a 1 to 2 hour lesson on topics ranging from botany to survival skills.
The International Peace Garden is about a 30-minute drive from the town of Bottineau. This expansive outdoor memorial space straddles the border between the United States & Canada. It has been maintained for decades as a mark of friendship and commitment to peace between the two countries.
Mystical Horizons is a modern-day interpretation of Stonehenge on the prairie. Enjoy stunning views of farmland and the Turtle Mountains from this vantage point. This location is made especially for viewings of the Summer and Winter solstices and the Spring and Fall equinoxes.
Bottineau is home to Tommy the Turtle: a 26-foot-tall, must-see statue of the world’s largest turtle riding the world’s largest snowmobile. Not only is he a local mascot, but also marks the “gateway to the Turtle Mountains.”. You can find him in Tommy Turtle Park, a family-friendly location that offers recreational courts, restroom & bathhouse facilities, picnic areas, and of course – excellent photo opportunities.
Outdoor Learning Center
The Outdoor Learning Center program is available at Lake Metigoshe state park. This program offers ecology, conservation, cultural and recreational programming in an outdoor setting.
International Peace Garden
Nestled in the Turtle Mountains is a garden. A celebration of peace, a living monument to the ideals of friendship and cooperation among nations. Acres of uninterrupted prairie, forests and radiant floral gardens are defined by nature, not borders.
Mystical Horizons
Mystical Horizons, located near Carbury, North Dakota on the Scenic Byway on North Dakota Highway 43 near the North Dakota and Manitoba border, is intended to represent a 21st-century Stonehenge. It consists of six pink granite walls of varying heights that function as a working solar calendar.
Tommy the Turtle
Tommy Turtle is 30 feet tall. He is the Largest Turtle in the World and he straddles the Largest Snowmobile in the World, which is even larger — 34 feet long. He guards the entrance to Bottineau’s municipal tennis courts. He weighs three tons.
Shopping
Lake Metigoshe State Park
2nd Street E, Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 263-4651
Metigoshe Ministries
165 Larson Beach Road, Bottineau, ND 58318
(701) 263-4788
Gifts by the Lake
3474 Lake Loop Rd
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-263-4739
Golden Rule
502 Main St
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-2970
Lorenz Jewelry
514 ½ Main St
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-3774
The Rummage Shop
116 6th St W
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-2464
The Pink Tackle Box
80 Twin Oaks Shore (Twin Oaks Building)
Bottineau, ND 58318
FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/ThePinkTackleBox (send message)
https://thepinktacklebox.com/
Shepherd’s Hill at the Crossroads
502 Shepherd’s Hill Drive, St John, ND 58318
(701) 244-5225
Four Seasons Resort
10700 Lake Rd
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-263-4373
Barely Basics
Pride Dairy
517 Thompson St
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-2216
Bottineau Country Club
A beautiful gem located in the hills above the city of Bottineau. Great views, fun holes, and remember every putt breaks towards the grain binsA beautiful gem located in the hills above the city of Bottineau. Great views, fun holes, and remember every putt breaks towards the grain bins.
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Turtle Mountain Floral & Gift
Gifts and flowers galore! You can find something for everyone in this cute gift shoppe. Personalized care and online ordering available.
https://m.turtlemountainflorist.com/https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Florist/Turtle-Mountain-Floral-and-Gift-Shoppe
Bottineau Pharmacy
Spectrum
520 Main St
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-3702
https://www.facebook.com/pages/SpectrumGift-Haus/157826940916383
Marie’s
605 Main St
Bottineau, ND 58318
701-228-3350
St. Michel’s Furniture Store
Walmart
Ellie Ann’s Interior Design Inc.
Everyday design for everyday people. Local interior design business.
