Reserve a Campsite
2025 Campsite Reservations
The online reservation system for Blacktail Dam will be available will be available online beginning May 19, 2025, beginning at 8:30 am, for dates between Friday, May 23, and Friday, October 31, 2025. It may take up to 30 minutes for the system to initially show all available campsites.
KOTA RAY DAM (5/19/2025): We are so excited to re-open Kota Ray Dam, but the recent rain has slowed our progress in putting the final touches on the park. Stay tuned for a new opening date and a new date for making campsite reservations! Thanks for your patience and understanding while we work to make amazing park improvements.
Reservation Information
For the 2025 camping season, online reservations for campsites will be available for Epping/Springbrook Dam, Little Egypt, Kota Ray Dam, and for a limited number of sites at Blacktail Dam. Campsites are only first come, first served for McGregor Dam.
Between the first Monday in March and October 31, 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. If you wish to have a longer stay, you must vacate the park for at least 24 hours prior to returning for an additional stay. Campgrounds will remain open throughout the winter, but sites will be first come, first served, and campers may only pay by cash or check (made out to Williams County) at the pay station.
When you make a reservation, you will receive two emails: one that is your payment confirmation and one that contains your booking details. If you did not receive both, please check your junk/spam box. If you need assistance, please contact the Parks Department.
Cancellation Policy
Reservations may be cancelled for a full refund up to 48 hours (2 days) prior to 3 pm on your check-in date. For cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance, a partial refund may be issued based on length of stay. To request a cancellation, please complete the cancellation request form or call 701-580-1628.
Check-In and Check-Out Times
Since campsites can now be reserved online, we have implemented Check-In and Check-Out times whether or not you reserved online. Check-in for all sites is 3 pm CT and Check-out is 2 pm CT.
Fees
Credit card (American Express, Visa, Discover, and MasterCard) is accepted online. A service fee of $3 is 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).
Questions?
Blacktail Dam
The park at Blacktail Dam is located about 25 miles north of Williston and offers camping, picnic areas, and boating. There is also a Par 3 9 hole golf course located on the north side of the park.
NOTE: Construction at Blacktail Dam, as part of the Parks Master Plan implementation effort, will begin in May 2025. The park will remain an active construction zone through 2026. During construction, the park will remain open in a limited capacity for both camping and recreation. Camping is only permitted in designated campsites. Nine electric campsites are available at the beach; primitive sites (RVs and generators allowed) are located near the golf course (9 sites) and the park entrance (3 sites).
Epping/Springbrook Dam
The park at Epping/Springbrook Dam is located about 15 miles east of Williston and offers camping, a fishing pier, a playground, and more.
Kota Ray Dam
Kota Ray Dam is located about 10 miles south of Ray and offers fishing, camping, boating and more. (5/19/2025) We are so excited to re-open Kota Ray Dam, but the recent rain has slowed our progress in putting the final touches on the park. Stay tuned for a new opening date and a new date for making campsite reservations! Thanks for your patience and understanding while we work to make amazing park improvements.
Little Egypt
Little Egypt is a waterfront park located on Lake Sakakawea about 30 miles south of Ray. The park offers picnic areas, camping, and direct access to Lake Sakakawea for swimming and non-motorized watercraft.