Clausen Springs

Clausen Springs is located west of Kathryn

The lake is managed by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department in cooperation with the Barnes County Park Board. There is a boat dock, swimming beach, and new vault toilet located by the lake.

The park is managed by the Barnes County Park Board and provides numerous camping sites with or without electricity and plenty of day use opportunities. The park is well shaded and nicely maintained.

Camping fees are $15 per night for primitive camping units or $20 per night with electricity. Camp sites can not be reserved at this time. Shelters may be reserved for $35 per day. There is no day use fee.

A new walking bridge has been installed by the Barnes County Highway Department and was dedicated on June 17^th 2006. The bridge is dedicated in memory of John W. Carlisle of Valley City. John served on the Barnes County Park Board for 28 years and was one of the original founders of Clausen Springs Park. This bridge was made possible with memorials and donations from the Carlisle Family