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Aerial view of Blacktail Dam

Blacktail Dam

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  2. Blacktail Dam

Blacktail Dam fall water update: Water for the Shower House, water pump, and Fish Cleaning Station will be shut off on or about October 17th.

About

The park at Blacktail Dam is located about 25 miles north of Williston and offers camping, picnic areas, boating, and several playgrounds. There is also a 9 hole golf course located on the north side of the park.

Activities

Amenities

  • Beach Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Fish Cleaning Station
  • Fishing Platform
  • Picnic Pavilions
  • Playground
  • Restrooms
  • RV Dump Station
  • Showers
  • Water potable and non-potable

Additional Information

 Boating

All motorized and non-motorized watercraft are allowed.

 Golf

The Blacktail Dam Golf Course is a 9 hole, par 3 course located on the north side of the park. A $5 donation is suggested. Please bring your own clubs, balls, and tees. A bathroom and a picnic shelter are located by the 1st tee. Download the course map here.

Make a Campsite Reservation

Seasonal Campsites

The lottery for 2022 Seasonal Sites has closed. Check back next year!

Nightly Camping

Williams County now offers the ability to reserve a campsite online for Blacktail Dam! For 2022, campsites may be reserved same day or in advance for the duration of the year for a maximum of 14 days (13 nights) and a maximum of four sites per reservation, per person. Campsites can still also be reserved onsite/day of by paying at the park with cash or check.

Fees

Credit card (American Express, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard) is accepted online. A service fee of $3 will be applied to each reservation plus a service fee for using a credit/debit card (minimum of $2.50 or 4.5%). Cash or check are accepted onsite at the campground (please visit the pay station).

Primitive or Tent Campsites: $10/night
There are 9 dedicated tent campsites.

Primitive camping is allowed anywhere on park land, but campfires are only allowed in fire rings.

Electric Campsites: $15/night
There are 55 campsites with electrical hookups (20/30/50 amp).

Group Camping
There is one site with electrical hookups designated for Group Camping. Campers must pay individually, per night. A minimum of 2 campers/RVs and a maximum of 4 campers/RVs are allowed.

Overflow Camping
There are 9 campsites designated for Overflow Camping; these campsites are only available during special events.

Check-In/Check-Out

Check-in begins at 3 pm CT and checkout is at 2 pm CT. If you made your reservation online, please check-in using the link provided via email. Check your spam if you did not receive the email!

If you plan to reserve a site at the park, please deposit your payment at the pay station then text 701-580-1628. Include the last name of the party, the number of nights you plan to stay and the site number that you will be camping in.

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