Icelandic State Park
"Cavalier is the closest town and the main gateway for park visitors. Travelers from here often come for day use, camping supplies, and quick lake access."
Icelandic State Park combines outdoor recreation with a unique cultural story, featuring Lake Renwick access, shaded picnic areas, and family-friendly amenities. Its historic buildings and heritage exhibits make it one of North Dakota’s most distinctive state parks.
Pembina Gorge State Park
"Cavalier is the closest service center and a convenient base for park visitors. Travelers from town often visit for a day trip, scenic drives, and access to outdoor recreation in the gorge."
Pembina Gorge State Park features a dramatic mix of forested ravines, prairie hills, and river-bottom habitat along the Pembina River. It is a popular destination for hiking, birding, horseback riding, and off-highway vehicle use, with some of the most varied terrain in the state.