Ray, North Dakota, pulls in RVers with quiet campsites beside the Kota Ray Dam and river bluffs. Two parks charge just $10-$15 a night and handle big rigs with ease. Park your trailer here to fish walleye, chase oil patch stories, and escape crowds on Highway 52.
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Ray thrives in Williams County's Bakken oil fields. Pump jacks churn along dusty roads off ND-52. Anglers cast lines at the Kota Ray Dam stocked with northern pike. The Ray Opera House hosts summer fiddles and pies. Small-town rodeos draw locals to the fairgrounds each fall.
Kota Ray Dam fits families and solo rigs. Electric hookups power your stay, dump station clears tanks, pets roam free, big rigs pull in smooth. Kota Ray County Park targets groups on the move. Group sites spread out, dump station works quick, pets join the fun, big rigs park easy. Rates hold steady at $10-$15 across both spots.
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Ray shines as a Bakken oil town in northwest North Dakota. Drilling rigs hum along roads near ND-52, fueling the local economy since the shale boom. Campers drive past active wells, visit the Ray Opera House for history talks, and fish the nearby dam. This base opens doors to quiet prairie drives and walleye hauls.
Kota Ray Dam and Kota Ray County Park anchor RV options in Ray. Both sit steps from the dam for river views and charge $10-$15 nightly. Expect big rig spots, dump stations, and pet access at each.
Yes, both RV parks in Ray handle big rigs without issue. Kota Ray Dam and Kota Ray County Park offer wide pull-throughs and stable pads. Travelers with 40-footers praise the easy access near Highway 52.