Cabin And Yurt Loop

Open — Open year-round with reservations available up to 95 days in advance. Two-night minimum stay required for all cabins and the yurt.

About

Nestled in the scenic Turtle Mountains along the U.S./Canadian border, the Cabin and Yurt Loop at Lake Metigoshe State Park provides comfortable year-round accommodations for visitors seeking a more sheltered camping experience. The area includes five distinct rental options: Slemmen Lodge (sleeps 8), Kingfisher Cabin (sleeps 4), White Pelican Cabin (sleeps 6), Loon Lodge (sleeps 4), and the Blue Heron Yurt (sleeps 4). Each unit features gas fireplaces for warmth during North Dakota winters. The cabins include full kitchens, 3/4 bathrooms, WiFi, heat, and AC, while the Blue Heron Yurt sits on the edge of School Section Lake offering stunning lake views with a kitchenette and small refrigerator. A vault toilet is located on-site for the yurt, with shower facilities available in the main campground during summer. All rentals require a two-night minimum stay with check-in after 4 PM and check-out at noon. Pets are not allowed in cabins or yurts, and guests must bring their own bedding and towels. The park's unique woodlands and wetlands provide habitat for wildlife including moose, white-tailed deer, pine martens, and ruffed grouse. Trail systems including the Old Oak Trail (North Dakota's first National Recreation Trail), Kings Highway trails, and Hemerick Point trails offer year-round recreation for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing.

Directions

Cross Ranch State Park is located along the west bank of the Missouri River in North Dakota, near Center. To get there, follow ND-48 to Washburn, then take County Road 17 and County Road 1403 (River Road) to the park entrance. The route is well-marked and leads visitors through scenic prairie and cottonwood forest to the park.

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