Aerial view of Epping-Springbrook Dam

Epping/Springbrook Dam

8/28/2024 - The NDDEQ has downgraded Epping-Springbrook Dam from a Harmful Algae Bloom ADVISORY to a WATCH. 

Anyone recreating on water bodies should avoid areas with suspected HABs, regardless of whether a Watch, Advisory, or Warning is currently in place. When in doubt, stay out!

For more information, visit the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality website.

About

The park at Epping/Springbrook Dam is located about 15 miles east of Williston and offers camping, a fishing pier, a playground, and more.

Activities

Amenities

  • Beach Access
  • Boat Ramp
  • Fishing Platform
  • Picnic Pavilions
  • Playground
  • Restrooms (Vault toilets)
  • RV Dump Station
  • Water non-potable

Additional Information

 Boating

Motorized and non-motorized watercraft are allowed, but the lake is NO WAKE.

 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.

Buoy Alert!

Image of a buoy with solar panels floating on a body of waterEpping/Springbrook Dam is now home to three LG Sonic algae control buoys. The buoys use ultrasound technology to reduce algae build-up in the lake. They are tethered to the bottom of the lake and will be in place spring through fall. The buoys also conduct continuous water quality monitoring so we can gain insights on the lake in real time.

PLEASE DO NOT TOUCH OR INTERFERE WITH THE BUOYS

How do they work? Ultrasonic waves block algae's access to sunlight and nutrients. Algae then sink to the bottom and die off without releasing toxins. Do they affect humans, fish or other wildlife? The low-power ultrasound integrated into the buoys is safe for fish, plants, people, pets, and zooplankton. The buoys are a chemical-free solution that does not disturb the natural balance of aquatic ecosystems. It only targets algae, improving water quality sustainably.

To report a problem with a buoy, please contact the Williams County Parks Director at 701-580-1628.

The buoys were purchased in part with grant funding from the Outdoor Heritage Fund.

Make a Campsite Reservation

Between March 1 and October 31, campsites may be reserved online for same day camping or in advance for a maximum of 14 days (13 nights) and a maximum of four sites per reservation, per person. Year-round, campsites can 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 for electric campsites. 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) for both electric and primitive campsites.

Primitive Campsites: $10/night
Primitive camping is allowed anywhere on park land, but campfires are only allowed in fire rings.

Electric Campsites: $15/night
There are 12 campsites with electrical hookups (20/30/50 amp).

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!

Modifying or Cancelling Your Reservation

Reservations can be modified online one time. If additional modifications are needed, please call 701-580-1628. Click here to visit the modification page to make changes to your reservation.

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 the cancellation request form or call 701-580-1628.

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