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Beaver Dam

Overview

Beaver Dam State Park stands as one of Nevada's most secluded and rugged hidden gems, located deep within the eastern part of the state near the Utah border. This park offers a striking departure from the typical desert landscape, featuring deep canyons and flowing streams that create a lush riparian environment. For RV travelers, it provides a rare opportunity to disconnect and immerse themselves in a primitive, peaceful setting that feels worlds away from the neon lights of the state’s larger cities. It serves as an essential stop for those who value raw, untouched nature and the serenity of the high desert.

Location & Surroundings

Situated about 28 miles east of Caliente, the journey to the park involves a graded gravel road that winds through breathtaking volcanic rock formations and pinyon-juniper forests. The park’s remote location ensures a quiet atmosphere where the natural sounds of the Beaver Dam Wash take center stage. As you descend into the canyon, the environment shifts into a vibrant ecosystem of willow and cottonwood trees, providing a stark and beautiful contrast to the surrounding arid plateaus. The drive itself requires a slower pace, rewarding visitors with expansive vistas and frequent wildlife sightings.

Amenities & Park Features

As a primitive destination, the park offers two main campgrounds: Archery Range and the main campground area. RVers will find vault toilets and potable water seasonally available, though there are no hookups or dump stations on-site. The campsites are best suited for smaller setups, generally under 30 feet in length, due to the winding roads and site dimensions. Each site features a fire ring and picnic table, designed specifically for those who appreciate self-contained camping under some of the darkest night skies in the region. It is a back-to-basics experience that prioritizes the natural environment.

Nearby Attractions & Things to Do

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore several miles of trails, including the popular hike to a scenic waterfall and the Overlook Trail, which offers panoramic views of the canyon depths. Fishing for rainbow trout in the streams is a favorite pastime, while birdwatchers can spot a variety of local species in the riparian zones. For a change of pace, the historic railroad town of Caliente is within driving distance, offering a glimpse into Nevada’s pioneering past. Other nearby destinations like Kershaw-Ryan State Park provide additional hiking and sightseeing opportunities for those touring eastern Nevada.

Who This Park Is Best For

This park is ideal for adventurous solo travelers and couples who prefer quiet solitude over the amenities of a modern resort. It is a perfect fit for van lifers, truck campers, or owners of smaller travel trailers who are comfortable with dry camping and navigating off-pavement conditions. If you are looking to escape the crowds and enjoy primitive wilderness camping in a dramatic canyon setting, Beaver Dam State Park offers an unmatched sense of tranquility, starry nights, and raw natural beauty that is increasingly hard to find.

Amenities

- Recreational Facilities

• Stream
• Swimming
• Fishing
• Body Of Water (Beaver Dam Wash)
• Horseback Riding
• Nature Trails

- Policies

• Pets Welcome
• Day Max Stay (14)
• Tent Camping Allowed
• No Reservations

- Other Amenities & Services

• Road Condition (Good)
• Road Type (Gravel)
• Pit Toilets
• Firewood

- Recreation Nearby (within 10 miles)

• Fishing
• Hiking
• Mountain Biking

- Facility

• Type (State Park)
• Partial Handicap Access

- On-Site Rentals

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- Sites

• Spaces Available (33)
• Max Length (20)
• Gravel Sites (33)
• Shaded (Some)
• No Hookups (33)
• Back-ins (18 x 20)
• Room for Slideouts (No)
• Fire Rings
• Table at Site

User Reviews

Analiza Filipina

November 13, 2025

Nice place for camping. With toilet and potable water and shades in every campsite. Fishing is good too.

Bryan Tift

November 18, 2024

This park was a wonderful place to stay and explore! We really enjoyed the designated camping areas, which have clean bathrooms and fresh water (not during winter). Each campground has its own parking spot and flat areas for pitching tents with tables, fire pits, and grills. We normally camp in dispersed sites so it was nice to have the amenities. Firewood is often available for a small donation. The Waterfall Trail was a fun and quick hike and we enjoyed the drive through the park. We camped in mid-November and we were the only ones in the park that weekend.

Kevin Panet

November 07, 2024

This state park is very, very far off the beaten path with very few visitors. From the main highway, it takes almost an hour of driving a dirt road to get there. Once you get there the park offers beautiful views of the surrounding mountains, a small creek, and plenty of campsites, and pit toilets. There is no power, so if you need it, you need to bring it. Finally, there is no cell phone reception in the park. It's very remote. But, if you like being away from it all, this park may appeal to you. 🤠

Mel anie

October 11, 2023

A super secluded state park near the Utah border. Lots of dirt roads - I’d recommend a high clearance vehicle. Open range so watch for cows and horses.

Carley Prestwich

February 25, 2022

Super quiet and great night skies

Misty Haji-Sheikh

February 15, 2022

These campsites are a real "pack it in, pack it out" place. It is 28 miles down a dirt road. It is 1 step above disbursed camping and not for the dirt squeamish. The soil is volcanic dust that gets everywhere. Campsite A has 10 sites for RVs campsite B has 20+ tent sites. Each with a picnic table/Ramona and fire pit. A water pump is available in warm months. There is no trash pick up or trash cans anywhere. While there is a pit toilet there isn't a sink or trash can. Campsites A and B have 1 handicapped site. These sites are worth a visit as we enjoyed the streams with trout, the hiking, and evenings by the fire.

Benjamin Ruth

October 31, 2021

A butterfly places to go camping great views fun roads plenty of fresh air

L.R. Smith

September 23, 2020

Great quiet state park. Well maintained, out of the way location is fantastic for a quiet getaway. The only drawback is the 30 miles of dirt road that could be maintained better.

Travers Stewart

August 11, 2020

The 28 mile dirt road to get here is very graded and in fine enough condition for passenger cars. On spring break/Easter weekend when nearby state parks were full there were only two other sites being used the first night of our stay and nobody the next. Very peaceful! Water was on at entrance and firewood available for a donation. Hiked the Beaver wash trail. Only complaint was the trail was non-existent from campground til where it runs into Oak Knoll trail. Suddenly from there on the trail was quite wide like it'd been cleared by a mini tractor although I couldn't tell how it would've crossed the stream so many times... The old "walk in" campground is now an OHV campground and apparently the trail is an OHV trail down at this wider area too. Didn't encounter anyone and there are two spots where rockslides have made the trail highly questionable I'd think for such vehicles anyways. Overall, excellent experience! Update July 2020 - Returned to backpack and camp at the "walk in" campground. Trail starting out at Campground A is in worse condition than last year to the point where you wouldn't know where to go once across the stream. We did so pushed on scrambling over rocks and downed trees. The large open clearing where I believe the old dam was is now inhabited by a herd of cattle! Kinda cool except for the literally thousands of cow pies all over the place that you have to step around. They appear however to be the only ones creating or maintaining any semblance of a trail so...thank you cows? At the convergence with Oak Knoll was blown away to run into 2 guys in state park shirts in an ATV coming up from the bottom of the trail but was pleased to see although I noted they went up Oak Knoll as if the rest of the trail has been completely abandoned... Anyways, as stated before it's pretty easy going from there to the walk in campground although was disappointed to see it in such disrepair. All except one fire pit had tall dry grass all around them which would make a campfire extremely dangerous. The restroom, while doors open, hadn't been cleaned at all. Spiderwebs all over and seats covered in dust/dirt. I had my daughter with me though so made a broom out of some branches and that grass and cleaned out the women's side and hauled water from the pump (yeah there's a working well pump) to clean off the seat. It was at this point that a bee flew buy my head which made me turn around to find a yellow-jacket nest up on the wall. Are you kidding me!? Sorry, but what were those guys on that ATV doing??? Obviously not attending to this campground. Cursing I went over to the men's side but this time looked up to find another yellow-jacket nest there! I ended up actually knocking the nest off the wall in the women's room and running like hell. Unfortunately even without their nest the yellowjackets continued to congregate in the bathroom so we couldn't use them. The water from the pump isn't drinkable although it sure did smell and look clean, but it's super cold and feels good. I would like a sign though that clarifies if it's safe to drink after boiling or purification tablets. Sure would've loved to drop some tablets in and drink that icy water in the midst of the summer heat. Oh and yes, gets pretty chilly at night but heats up really fast in the morning.

Rice Krispy

June 03, 2019

Nice secluded park that has great scenery and plenty of camping spots. It wasn't crowded when we visited. Make sure to have cash to pay for entry, bring plenty of water, and your hiking boots! I will definitely be looking forward to camping in the near future!

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