Is Beaver Dam Campground first-come first-served or reservation?

Beaver Dam Campground operates on a first-come, first-served basis. Arrive early, especially on weekends and holidays, to secure a spot.

What is the best time to visit Beaver Dam Campground?

Beaver Dam Campground is open Campground operating as first-come, first-serve starting Nov. 1 (reservations will not be accepted until Spring 2025). Drinking water is available April through November; vault toilets are available year-round.. The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Beaver Dam Campground?

Beaver Dam Campground does not have shower facilities. Plan accordingly—nearby alternatives may include day-use areas or towns.

Is there cell service at Beaver Dam Campground?

Cell phone service at Beaver Dam Campground is generally available. Cell service is available. Coverage may vary by carrier and exact location within the campground.

Are dogs allowed at Beaver Dam Campground?

Pets are not allowed at Beaver Dam Campground. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Beaver Dam Campground?

Beaver Dam Campground offers: Restrooms, Potable Water. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Beaver Dam Campground?

Popular activities at Beaver Dam Campground include Hiking, Fishing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Beaver Dam Campground

4.22

18 reviews

Post Office Box 176, Panaca, Nevada 89042

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5,243 ft

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Walk-in Only

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Year-round

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Real-Time Availability

Select a month, then check for open campsites

Quick Facts

5,243 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Walk-in Only

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Has Service

Pets

Check Policy

Book on Nevada State Parks Official Website

Get Directions

Beaver Dam Campground

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Campsite Fees

Day use entrance fee: $5.00 per vehicle (Non-NV Vehicles $10.00 per vehicle) Camping: $15.00 per vehicle, per night (Non-NV Vehicles: $20.00 per...

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Post Office Box 176, Panaca, Nevada 89042

Beaver Dam Campground

Post Office Box 176, Panaca, Nevada 89042

Nearby places

Las Vegas, NV — ~3-1/2 hours

Cedar City, UT — ~2 hours

St. George, UT — ~2 hours

Nearby supplies

Caliente (visitor reports indicate roughly a 1-hour drive)

Driving directionsFrom Las Vegas: I-15 N to US-93 N to Beaver Dam Road East (approx. 3-1/2 hours). From Cedar City, UT: UT-56 W to UT-18 S to UT-219 W to Beaver Dam Road (approx. 2 hours). From St. George, UT: UT-18 N to UT-219 W to Beaver Dam Road (approx. 2 hours).

Access via graded-gravel and dirt roads; during rain or snow high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles are recommended. Some cell reception at the park's north entrance gate is possible but landline access for emergencies is in the small town of Barclay west of the park.

Weather at Beaver Dam Campground

Current alert: Access to Beaver Dam State Park during winter months can limited or impassible due to adverse weather and road conditions.

Best Time to Camp at Beaver Dam Campground

Plan your visit knowing that drinking water flows from April through November, while vault toilets remain accessible throughout the year. The park's remote location means weather dramatically affects access—summer thunderstorms and winter snows can transform roads into challenging terrain where high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles become essential rather than optional. This isolation is part of Beaver Dam's charm, but come prepared for conditions that change with the seasons and respect the wilderness that makes this park a true escape from civilization.

Best

Summer (Jun-Aug)

Peak season with warm days. Most facilities open. Reserve ahead.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Campground operating as first-come, first-serve starting Nov. 1 (reservations will not be accepted until Spring 2025). Drinking water is available April through November; vault toilets are available year-round.

About Beaver Dam Campground

Nestled in Nevada's remote wilderness, Beaver Dam State Park welcomes adventurers to two developed campgrounds where simplicity meets natural beauty. Each first-come, first-served site (reservations suspended through Spring 2025) comes equipped with a fire pit, picnic table, and parking for one vehicle plus a small trailer, with seasonal drinking water and year-round vault toilets serving campers who seek an authentic backcountry experience.

Two developed campgrounds (A and B) provide individual sites with a fire pit, picnic table and parking suitable for one vehicle and a small trailer. Campground B contains a reservable group area with a ramada and seating for about 60.

Historical Significance

The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed park facilities in 1934–35; remnants of Hamblin Ranch are visible from park trails. Beaver Dam was designated one of Nevada's early state parks.

Weather and SeasonsPlan your visit knowing that drinking water flows from April through November, while vault toilets remain accessible throughout the year. The park's remote location means weather dramatically affects access—summer thunderstorms and winter snows can transform roads into challenging terrain where high-clearance, four-wheel-drive vehicles become essential rather than optional. This isolation is part of Beaver Dam's charm, but come prepared for conditions that change with the seasons and respect the wilderness that makes this park a true escape from civilization.

Natural Features and SceneryDiscover a hidden oasis where desert meets mountain forest—Beaver Dam's dramatic canyons cradle year-round streams and cascading waterfalls fed by the pristine waters of Headwater and Pine creeks. Wooded slopes transition from aromatic pinyon and juniper at lower elevations to stately ponderosa pines above, creating a diverse landscape that feels worlds away from Nevada's typical desert terrain. Follow scenic trails like the Overlook Trail to breathtaking vistas, or venture along the Waterfall Trail where you'll encounter warm springs and stumble upon historic stonework left behind by 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps workers—each step revealing another layer of this park's natural and human history.

Geological RegionBeaver Dam Wash canyon country on the Nevada–Utah border (deep canyons with streams and waterfalls)

Scenic ViewsThe Overlook Trail provides a 360-degree panorama including remnants of Hamblin Ranch to the north and Beaver Dam Wash canyon to the south where streams flow toward the Virgin River.

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Reservation PlatformsReservations not accepted until Spring 2025; sites are first-come, first-serve.

Best CampsitesTwo developed campgrounds (Campground A and Campground B) with individual sites each containing a fire pit, picnic table and parking for one vehicle/small trailer. Campground B includes a reservable group area with a large shade ramada, table space for about 60 and horseshoe pits.

Amenities available

Drinking water is available from April through November and vault toilets are available year-round. There is no trailer dump station at the park.

Potable water

Flush toilets

Fire rings

Picnic tables

Vault toilets

Group Sites

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Activities you can enjoy

The park offers multiple trails and streamside recreation with developed hiking routes and fishing in stocked streams.

Hiking

Fishing

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsNo electrical power in the park; limited cell coverage. Road access is on graded gravel/dirt and can be hazardous in wet weather; high-clearance/4WD may be required. Visitors should pack out all trash; there is no on-site trash disposal. Cattle may be present—notify a ranger if seen.

No Electric HookupsElectric hookups are not available at this campground. RV campers should arrive with a full battery and plan for off-grid power (generator hours/quiet rules permitting).

No Dump StationThere is no dump station at this campground. Plan to use a dump station along your route or at a nearby facility before or after your stay.

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Reviews

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4.2

18 reviews

Satisfactory

Beaver Dam Campground is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

Visitor sentiment is generally positive, praising the park's remoteness, scenery, solitude, hiking and trout fishing; common cautions note rough dirt-road access and very limited services.

Review Summaries

Based on 18 reviews

What Campers Love

Remote, quiet setting with strong hiking and fishing; developed campsites have picnic tables and fire pits; seasonal potable water and year-round vault toilets; well-maintained trails and good night...

Based on 18 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

Bring supplies and pack out trash (no trash disposal), use a high-clearance vehicle and check road conditions before travel, plan around seasonal water availability (April–November), expect limited...

Based on 18 reviews

Camper Quotes

"Beautiful, remote, interesting history, great fishing."; "Super quiet and great night skies."; "Very nice off grid camping."

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Hikers and trout anglers who want genuine solitude will find it here. The Waterfall Trail and stocked rainbow trout below the day-use area are the draws. Bring a Nevada license with a trout stamp, pack all supplies from Caliente (roughly an hour out), and haul out your trash.

Skip if

The dirt access road stops a lot of trips before they start. High-clearance or 4WD is often necessary, wet weather can make it impassible, and the nearest emergency services are a landline phone in the small town of Barclay. No hookups, no dump station, and water shuts off after

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