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Reserve a Campsite

2025 Campsite Reservations

The online campsite reservation system will open on Monday, March 3, at 9:00 am for Epping/Springbrook Dam and at 9:30 am for Little Egypt.

Kota Ray Dam is expected to be ready for campers by Memorial Day weekend! More information about the availability of campsites and online reservations will be posted to this page as construction wraps up this spring.

Due to construction for park improvements, campsites will be limited at Blacktail Dam for the 2025 camping season. Seasonal sites will not be offered. More information about park closures and the availability of campsites will be posted to this page later this spring.

Campsites will continue to be first come, first served for the campground at McGregor Dam.

Reservation Information

For the 2025 camping season, online reservations for campsites will be available for Epping/Springbrook Dam and Little Egypt. Campsites are only first come, first served for McGregor Dam. Due to ongoing construction and park improvements at Blacktail Dam and Kota Ray Dam, online reservations will not be immediately available. More information about the availability of campsites and the ability to make online reservations will be announced in Spring 2025.

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?

Contact the Parks Department

FAQs

Between the first Monday in March and October 31, campsites may be reserved in advance online for Epping/Springbrook Dam and Little Egypt. Campsites can still also be reserved onsite/day-of by paying at the park with cash or check. Up to four sites per park, per reservation, per person are allowed.

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). Campsites must be paid in full upon making a reservation. Visit our Reservations page to reserve a site.

For more information about camping at other County Parks, please visit the Parks webpage.

Between the first Monday in March and October 31, campsites can be reserved in advance by booking online (not available for McGregor Dam). Campers can reserve a site for a maximum of 14 days (13 nights) with a maximum of four sites per reservation, per person. Visit our Reservations page to reserve a site.

If you made a campsite reservation online at a Williams County park, you can modify your reservation by visiting the webpage for the park where you have a reserved site or clicking the link provided in your reservation confirmation email.

Reservations may be cancelled for a full refund up to 48 hours (2 days) prior to your check-in date. For cancellations less than 48 hours in advance, a partial refund may be issued based on length of stay. To request a cancellation, please complete this cancellation request form or call 701-528-1628.

Contact the Parks Department for assistance.

Campsite check-in at all of our park campgrounds is 3 pm CT. Campers must vacate their site by 2 pm CT.

If you reserved a site online in advance

When it is time for check-in (3 pm CT), you will receive an email with a link to follow to complete the check-in process. If you arrive at the park and do not have access to the email account you used to make your reservation, there is a sign with a QR code that you can scan.

If you arrived at the campground day of and paid with cash or check

Please deposit the appropriate camping fees in the payment box and then text 701-580-1628 with the last name of your party, the number of nights you are camping, and your site number.

If you arrived at the campground day of and want to pay with credit card

Please visit the webpage of the park you wish to camp in and follow the reservation process. You will then receive an email to check-in or can scan the QR code at the park.

Epping/Springbrook Dam

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.

Little Egypt

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.

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