Lake Metigoshe · Cabins
Lake Metigoshe State Park
Cabins on a wooded lake.
Park for Lake Metigoshe State ParkNorth Dakota · Couples · Two nights
International Peace Garden & Turtle Mountains
A garden on the border and lakes in the woods.
The Turtle Mountains are a surprise: wooded hills and lakes rising from the prairie along the Canadian border. Walk the International Peace Garden, which straddles the border, rent a cabin at Lake Metigoshe State Park, paddle quiet lakes and watch for loons. Bring a passport if you plan to cross.
Border gardenLakes & woodsQuiet getaway
YOUR ROUTEKMYR to D09
STRAIGHT-LINE DISTANCE~1321 NM
ILLUSTRATIVE FLIGHT TIME~9 hr 03 min
WEEKEND STYLETwo nights · Rental or arranged car
Time illustration: direct distance at 150 KTAS plus 15 minutes for departure and arrival, matching the discovery page. Use ForeFlight for your actual flight plan.
01 / Aviation & getting around
Land at Bottineau.
D09, Bottineau Municipal, is a small non-towered field about 15 minutes from Lake Metigoshe and 25 from the Peace Garden.
The FBO
Botno Aircraft Services
701-228-5265Bottineau Municipal Airport, Bottineau, ND
Services are limited. Confirm fuel, hours and how you will get to your lodging before you go. No live fuel price is shown.
High plains weather: strong winds, summer thunderstorms and fast-moving winter systems. Check density altitude in summer. About 1320 nm from Myrtle Beach: a long cross-country day with two fuel stops. Plan four or more nights, or break the trip with an overnight on the way.
02 / Where to stay
A cabin at the lake.
Rates and availability need travel dates.
Peace Garden · Lodging
International Peace Garden
Ask about lodging on the grounds.
Peace Garden for International Peace GardenBottineau · Hotel
Cobblestone Inn & Suites
A hotel in Bottineau, about 15 minutes from the lake.
Cobblestone for Cobblestone Inn & Suites03 / Where to eat
Small-town meals.
Options are limited; plan ahead.
Dinner · Lakeside
The Dockside
A lakeside bar and grill at Lake Metigoshe.
Bottineau dining for The DocksideDinner · Lake
A-Frame Bar and Grill
A casual spot near the lake.
Bottineau dining for A-Frame Bar and GrillBreakfast · Lake
Metigoshe Coffee House
Coffee and breakfast near the lake.
Bottineau dining for Metigoshe Coffee House04 / Things to do
Gardens, lakes and woods.
Slow, quiet days.
05 / What’s happening
Sometimes the season is the reason to fly.
This prototype links to the local visitor site. It does not yet match events to your travel dates.
Summer
Garden season
Flowers at their peak.
Peace Garden for Garden seasonFall
Fall color
Aspens turn gold.
Winter
Snow season
Cross-country skiing.
Concerts, festivals & local happenings
Check the local calendar when choosing a weekend, and confirm dates and tickets with the organizer.
06 / Suggested itinerary
Friday in. Sunday home.
A sample long weekend: garden, lake and quiet. This is a long flight; plan four or more nights. No bookings or availability confirmed.
Day trip version
Just for the day
- Arrive
A day trip isn't practical from the Southeast; this is a long-flight destination.
- Midday
Settle in at the lake.
- Afternoon
The International Peace Garden.
DAY 1
Arrive
- Arrival
Land at D09, subject to weather, your fuel stops and your actual flight plan.
- Afternoon
Settle in at the lake.
- Evening
A picnic dinner by the water.
DAY 2
Explore
- Morning
The International Peace Garden.
- Afternoon
A paddle on Lake Metigoshe.
- Evening
Dinner in Bottineau.
DAY 3
One more day
- Morning
A walk in the woods.
- Before leaving
Allow time at the airport.
- Fly home
A long trip east; start early and plan your fuel stops.
Longer stay · Add a day
With an extra day
- Morning
The International Peace Garden.
- Afternoon
A paddle on Lake Metigoshe.
- Evening
Dinner in Bottineau.
07 / Good to know
Keep the weekend easy to change.
These details make the difference between an appealing list and a usable getaway.
Book in this order
Lodging and a car first.
Long flight
About 1,320 nm. Plan two fuel stops and four or more nights.
Border
Bring passports to cross into Canada.
Best seasons
June to September.
Reviewed · Destination 121
Reviewed November 4, 2026.
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