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Kota Ray Dam

NOW OPEN

Kota Ray Dam is now open! While we all settle in with the new layout and amenities, please follow on-site signage and avoid areas where new grass is growing.

About

North Park Entrance: 5699 113th Dr NW | Ray, ND 58849
South Park Entrance: 5661 113th Dr NW | Ray, ND 58849

The park at Kota Ray Dam is located about 10 miles south of Ray and offers fishing, camping, boating and more. The park and campground underwent an extensive redesign and renovation project in 2024/2025. Kota Ray Dam now offers a youth Pedal Park, an outdoor lawnchair amphitheater (opening soon!), refreshed campsites with electric and water hookups, and comfort stations with showers.

Activities

Amenities

  • Amphitheater coming soon!
  • Beach Access
  • Boat Ramp (South Park)
  • Canoe/Kayak Launches
  • Fishing Platform
  • Picnic Shelters
  • Pedal Park
  • Playgrounds
  • Restrooms
  • RV Dump Station
  • Showers located inside Comfort Stations
  • Water potable

Additional Information

  Boating

Motorized and non-motorized watercraft are allowed, but the lake is NO WAKE. There is a canoe/kayak launch located on the lake on each side of the park.

 Campfires

Campfires may only be built in the provided fire rings, which may not be moved from their current location. All fires must be supervised by a person of at least 18 years of age and must be maintained in a safe manner in accordance of the ND Rangeland Fire Danger Index. Click here for more information about Williams County Burn Restrictions.

Firewood is available from the Camp Host for $10 per bundle (cash only; while supplies last). If bringing your own firewood, local is best! At campgrounds in ND, firewood must originate within 100 miles of the campground, unless it has been officially certified as pest-free, and ideally, firewood should be transported less than 50 miles from its origin.

Comfort Stations

Kota Ray Dam now offers modern comfort stations complete with push-button showers and restrooms, including ADA restrooms. Comfort Stations are located on each side of the park.

Pedal Park

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Kota Ray Dam is now home to a brand-new youth pedal park! The park features small ramps, jumps, and several obstacles. Only non-motorized bicycles are allowed.

Make a Campsite Reservation

Camping will open at 8:30 am CT on Monday, June 9, for dates between June 9 and October 31.

Nightly Camping

Electric Campsites: $15/night

Between May 15 and September 15, reservations must be made online. 

KRD - North
There are two campsites with electrical (20/30/50 amp) and potable water hookups (Sites N1 and N2).

KRD - South
There are 12 campsites with electrical (20/30/50 amp) and potable water hookups (Sites S1 - S12).

Group Campsites: $40/night

Up to three (3) RVs are allowed per group site.

KRD - North
There are two Group Campsites (G1 and G2), each with three sites with electrical (20/30/50 amp) and potable water hookups. Up to three RVs or tents can be in the same Group Site. When booking, please indicate how many units (RVs and/or tents) you will have.

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