The best camping near Beaver Dam State Park Nevada

Off the Great Basin Highway near the Utah border, Beaver Dam State Park is the quietest and most remote park in Nevada. Perfect for those seeking solitude and rugged wilderness, the park features deep canyons, dramatic outcroppings, juniper, pinyon and ponderosa pine forests, streams, and waterfalls. Visitors can enjoy hiking, picnicking, fishing, and wildlife watching. The park is home to extensive wildlife, including the namesake beavers, along with mule deer, coyotes, bobcats, jackrabbits, porcupines, lizards, snakes, and birds. Two developed and one primitive campground let visitors stay and enjoy the rustic beauty longer, and include picnic tables, fire pits, and vault toilets.

• Best for views: Campground A is right next to the Interpretive Trail which leads to a scenic overlook.
• Best for light travelers: A walk-in campground is available near the Beaver Dam Wash Trail and Waterfall Trail.
• Best for groups: One group area in Campground B offers space for groups to overnight, and can be reserved in advance by calling the park.

1. Arrive early in the day, especially during peak periods, since all campsites are first-come first-served. 
2. If your travel plans are flexible, try visiting during the week and during off-peak and non-holiday times.
3. If you’re traveling with a group, you can reserve the group area in Campground B by calling the park.

The park can be visited year-round. Summers are warm and thunderstorms can be common in July and August. Spring and fall offer the most pleasant weather for outdoor activiti4es. Although the campground is open year-round, drinking water is only available from April through November. Visitor services are available from May to October. Winter snowfall can be extensive, which limits access.

• Access is via a 28-mile unpaved dirt and gravel road. Most vehicles should be able to make it during dry weather, though a 4WD vehicle with high clearance is ideal.
• Electric power and landline phone service are not available inside the park. There is only limited cell reception at the park’s north entrance.
• Don’t forget your binoculars; the park is a designated Watchable Wildlife Area.
• A Nevada fishing license is required for anyone 12 and over, and must be purchased outside the park.
• Pets are welcome but must be kept on a six feet leash.
• There is no trash disposal in the park. Visitors must pack all their trash out.