Belcourt
Belcourt is a town in the Turtle Mountains area of North Dakota.
Understand
It has a population of about 2,440 people, and the elevation is 1,960 feet. The town of Belcourt is the only town on the Turtle Mountain Reservation, which is in the north-central portion of Rolette County.
History
Father George Belcourt was a pioneer priest among the Chippewa people. The town, which was originally called Turtle Mountain, was renamed in his honor in 1888.
Get in
- By car: from Churchs Ferry exit off US Highway 2, about 62 miles north and west on US Highway 281.
See
- Turtle Mountain Chippewa Heritage Center, Highway 5, ☏ +1 701 477-6140. M-F 8AM-5PM; Sa 10AM-3PM. Cultural heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa, includes a museum, art gallery, sculpture gardens and gift shop.
Do
- Sky Dancer Casino (US 281 & Hwy 5, 4.5 mi W of Belcourt), ☏ +1 701 244-2400, toll-free: +1 866-244-9467, fax: +1 701 244-0359. Slot machines, blackjack, poker.
Sleep
- Skydancer Hotel and Casino (US 281 & Hwy 5, 4.5 mi W of Belcourt), ☏ +1 701 244-2400, toll-free: +1 866-244-9467, fax: +1 701 244-0359.
- Queen of Peace Retreat Center and Bed and Breakfast, ☏ +1 701 477-6167, qopeace1@utma.com.
Camping
- Belcourt Lake, Gordon Lake, Jarvis Lake, Wheaton Lake. Primitive. North of Belcourt.
Go next
| Routes through Belcourt |
| Brandon ← Dunseith ← | N S | → Rolla → Churchs Ferry |
| Crosby ← Dunseith ← | W E | → Rolla → Cavalier |
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