Butte Saint Paul State Recreation Area

Butte Saint Paul
State Recreation Area
Butte Saint Paul State Recreation Area
Location in North Dakota
LocationBottineau County, North Dakota, United States
Nearest cityDunseith, North Dakota
Coordinates48°51′06″N 100°11′45″W / 48.85167°N 100.19583°W / 48.85167; -100.19583
Area51.23 acres (20.73 ha)
Elevation2,280 ft (690 m)
EstablishedJune 28, 1933
Administered byNorth Dakota Parks and Recreation Department
DesignationNorth Dakota state park
WebsiteOfficial website

Butte Saint Paul State Recreation Area is a public recreation area located seven miles (11 km) northwest of Dunseith in Bottineau County, North Dakota. The state park unit encompasses the 580-foot (180 m) Butte Saint Paul. At its peak a 12-foot (3.7 m) stone cairn and commemorative plaque stand as tribute. A circular trail leads to the top of the peak, allowing hikers to take expansive views of the surrounding Turtle Mountain region.