Beaver Dam State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- $5 per vehicleAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parks.nv.gov(775) 728-8101
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Campground will be First Come, First Serve starting Nov. 1.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Lincoln County, about 19 miles west of Enterprise, Beaver Dam State Park covers about 2,022 acres.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, biking, wildlife watching, and fishing. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| The park’s wording doesn’t give clock times — see the official wording below. | |||
Official wording
Always Open
Hours: Open seven days a week, 365 days a year. Access to Beaver Dam State Park during winter months can limited or impassible due to adverse weather and road conditions.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Los Angeles).
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Day use entrance fee | $5 · vehicle |
| Day use entrance fee | $10 · vehicle |
| Camping | $15 · vehicle |
| Camping | $20 · vehicle |
| Bike in | $2 · walk-in |
Official wording
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 vehicle, per night) Bike in: $2.00 per bike
Nevada park passes
- All Access Permit — $250. Entrance, camping and boating fees at all parks for 12 months (hook-up sites +$10/vehicle) Details
- Annual Day Use Permit — $100. Entrance to all parks for 12 months; camping/boating extra Details
- Senior Citizen Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Nevada residents 65+: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Disabled Veteran Permit — $30 annual administrative fee. Qualifying Nevada disabled veterans: entrance, camping and boat launch for 12 months Details
- Veteran Annual Entrance. Nevada veterans: entrance to all parks for 12 months Details
From the Nevada state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- ReserveNevada
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length. Pets are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash of not more than six feet in length.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
Camping: There are two developed campgrounds offering individual campsites, each containing a fire pit, picnic table and parking suitable for one vehicle and a small trailer. Drinking water is available from April through November and vault toilets are available year-round. There is no trailer dump station at the park. Camping is limited to 14 days in a 30-day period.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHikingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHorseback ridingFishingHistoric sites and toursPicnicking
Trails
Hiking: Beaver Dam contains trails for many levels of hiking experience. See incredible views from a vantage point high on the Overlook Trail that offers a 360-degree panorama of the canyon. To the north you can catch sight of the remnants of Hamblin Ranch where Headwater and Pine Park washes merge to form the Beaver Dam Wash. To the south you can glimpse the Beaver Dam Wash canyon that directs the streams to Littlefield, Arizona, and into the Virgin River. Access this loop trail at the southern end of Campground B. The ascent to this viewpoint is a moderate hike.
The Oak Knoll Trail is an easy hike and you may want to bring a fishing rod because this trail descends to the stream bank for perfect access to rainbow trout. This easy trail is southeast of the campgrounds. Follow the park road south about .5 mile, turn left at the Oak Knoll sign onto the spur road and park at the gate.
Read more from the park
The Waterfall Trail offers streams, warm springs and waterfalls that drew the Civilian Conservation Corps to this part of the park during its stay in 1934-35. Visitors can explore the pond and natural Jacuzzi remnants of days gone by. Hiking the trail offers visitors a glimpse into the past along with incredible scenery. This easy-to-moderate trail is near the southern boundary of the park.
Fishing
Fishing: Fishing opportunities abound in the streams below the day use area and Oak Knoll Trail. The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocks the streams with rainbow trout. A Nevada Fishing License is required for anglers over age 12. Licenses should be purchased prior to visiting (buy online at ndow.org); licenses are not sold in the park. Check NDOW's fishing guide on current fishing regulations.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
Camping
- Tent camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
- Accessible campsites
If you would like to request additional support or accommodations, please call Nevada State Parks at (775) 684-2770.
Group Area: The group area in Campground B has a large shade ramada, table space for 60 and horseshoe pits.
Fishing: Fishing opportunities abound in the streams below the day use area and Oak Knoll Trail. The Nevada Department of Wildlife stocks the streams with rainbow trout. A Nevada Fishing License is required for anglers over age 12. Licenses should be purchased prior to visiting (buy online at ndow.org); licenses are not sold in the park. Check NDOW's fishing guide on current fishing regulations.
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Rules and permits
Access to Beaver Dam State Park during winter months can limited or impassible due to adverse weather and road conditions.
Electric power is not available in the park.
Landline phone service is not available; some cell phones can receive reception at the park's north entrance gate. In an emergency, a landline phone may be accessed in the small town of Barclay located west of the park.
Currently over 10 miles of OHV trails have been established with more to come.
If you see cattle in the park, please inform the ranger.
Pack it in, pack it out; there is no trash disposal in the park.
If you would like to request additional support or accommodations, please call Nevada State Parks at (775) 684-2770.
Getting there
- Address
- PO Box 176
Panaca, NV 89042 - Nearest town
- Enterprise — about 19 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.5179, -114.0831
- Phone
- (775) 728-8101
- cgsp@parks.nv.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Nevada State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Nevada State Parks 'Explore Parks' directory (park cards; slug = officialId) plus each park page for title/designation/coordinates
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology