Belcourt

Belcourt ^{[dead link]} 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

Map of Belcourt

By car: from Churchs Ferry exit off US Highway 2, about 62 miles north and west on US Highway 281.

Get around

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.

Buy

Eat

Drink

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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