The park at Kota Ray Dam is located about 10 miles south of Ray, ND and offers fishing, camping, and more.
PARK CLOSURE
Effective Sunday, June 16, 2024, Kota Ray Dam is closed to all visitors and will remain closed until further notice as improvements are made at the park. The park is expected to reopen for campers by Memorial Day 2025. Fore more information, visit the Williams County Park System Master Plan webpage.
Boating
Motorized and non-motorized watercraft are allowed, but the lake is NO WAKE.
Camping
Campsite Reservations
Kota Ray Dam is expected to be ready for campers by Memorial Day weekend 2025! More information about the availability of campsites and online reservations will be posted on the Williams County website as construction is completed this spring.
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.
31 miles east of Williston off County Road 17
(701) 580-1628