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Balta Dam Park offers convenient access to a small 109-acre reservoir in north-central North Dakota, located 1 mile south of Balta in Pierce County. The site features two public paved boat ramps positioned on either side of 27th Avenue Northeast, providing good launching options for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboats. The reservoir has a 4.2-mile shoreline with an average depth of about 6 feet and a maximum depth of 14 feet, making it suitable for casual paddling and fishing.
The park is well-developed with modern facilities including RV hookups, campgrounds with both covered and enclosed campsites, clean bathrooms with showers, and accessible amenities. The site is wheelchair-accessible with accessible parking and seating areas, and includes a passenger drop-off zone for convenient gear loading. This makes Balta Dam an excellent choice for paddlers seeking a maintained facility with quality amenities and reliable boat ramp access in a scenic north-central North Dakota setting.