Open
Open year-round. All full-service cabins and the Blue Heron Yurt are available for booking. Kingfisher Cabin operates seasonally from October 1 through March 30. Two-night minimum stay required for all units. Reservations available 365 days in advance via reservendparks.com.
About
Lake Metigoshe State Park's Cabin and Yurt Loop offers diverse lodging options in the wooded Turtle Mountains of northern North Dakota, just 15 miles north of Bottineau near the Canadian border. The premium Slemmen Lodge sleeps 8 with a full kitchen, 3/4 bathroom, WiFi, gas fireplace, and access to year-round maintained trails. Mid-tier options include White Pelican Cabin (sleeps 6) along Hemerick Trail and Loon Lodge (sleeps 4), both featuring full kitchens, bathrooms, and gas fireplaces.
For a more rustic experience, the Blue Heron Yurt sits on the shore of School Section Lake, sleeping 4 with a bunk bed, pullout futon, gas fireplace, and small refrigerator. A vault toilet serves the yurt, with shower facilities available at the main campground during summer. The Cormorant Cabin offers similar amenities with School Section Lake views. For true backcountry enthusiasts, Osprey Cabin on Lake Eramosh requires a 2-mile hike or 1.5-mile paddle and features a wood-burning stove and solar lights.
Bedding and towels are not provided at any unit. Guests check in after 4 PM and check out at noon. Reservations can be made up to 365 days in advance through reservendparks.com or by calling (800) 807-4723.
Directions
Located 15 miles north of Bottineau, North Dakota in the Turtle Mountains along the U.S./Canadian border. Address: 2 Lake Metigoshe State Park, Bottineau, ND 58318.
