U.S. Forest Service · Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest · Oregon

Beaver Dam Group Campground

Experience the night stars and the big trees at this small, semi-primitive camping area that is located along Beaver Dam Creek.

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Site mix

group standard area nonelectric1
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Site guide

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Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Campground map of Beaver Dam Group Campground
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Campground map of Beaver Dam Group Campground
Campground map 2 published by U.S. Forest Service on Recreation.gov, credited to USFS. Open the image for full size.

Amenities & rules

PetsAllowed

This campground is a rustic site with limited amenities. There are 4 individual campsites each with a picnic table and fire pit. The campground accommodates tents and one small trailer / rv (28 feet maximum). No water or garbage service is available.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

SeasonJune to October
ForestRogue River-Siskiyou National Forest
BookingReservation only at Recreation.gov
Fees$40 /night
RulesFireworks are prohibited. OHV/ATV use prohibited in the campground. Maximum length of stay: 14 days

Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Beaver Dam Group Campground20°30°40°50°60°70°January: 4.67 inches of precipitation, 25.4 inches of snowFebruary: 3.76 inches of precipitation, 23.5 inches of snowMarch: 3.67 inches of precipitation, 16.0 inches of snowApril: 2.66 inches of precipitation, 9.2 inches of snowMay: 2.04 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowJune: 1.03 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowJuly: 0.49 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 0.39 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 0.68 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowOctober: 2.00 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.97 inches of precipitation, 14.8 inches of snowDecember: 5.92 inches of precipitation, 26.3 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.5°F averageFebruary: 31.6°F averageMarch: 35.2°F averageApril: 40.0°F averageMay: 47.9°F averageJune: 54.3°F averageJuly: 62.9°F averageAugust: 62.3°F averageSeptember: 56.1°F averageOctober: 45.5°F averageNovember: 35.0°F averageDecember: 28.8°F average0 in10 in20 in30 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Howard Prairie Dam, 5 miles from the campground at 4,567 feet, station USC00354060 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 31 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 118 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Ashland, OR, follow Dead Indian Memorial Highway 22 miles east and turn north (left) on to Forest Road 37. Continue 1 mile to the campground.

Coordinates42.3040° N, 122.3670° W · Directions ↗

Fire nearby

  • Prescribed
    Rx Long Prairie

    44 mi from the campground · 112 acres

Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗16.3 mi
Outdoor gearMountain Provisions ↗19.1 mi
RV sales & serviceBlue Compass RV ↗23.7 mi

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Explore

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Worth a stop

Howard Prairie Lake is 10 miles from Beaver Dam Group Campround. The reservoir has boating, fishing and swimming opportunities. Amneties offered at Howard Prairie Resort include a store, restaurant and boat ramp.

  • under 0.1 mi
    Beaver Dam
    1.6 mi trail · hiking, horse
  • 0.8 mi
    Cox Butte Snomo
    2.3 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more
  • 0.8 mi
    Iron Springs Snomo ↗
    6.1 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more
  • 1.2 mi
    Daley Creek Snomo
    2.8 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more
  • 1.3 mi
    Deadwood Snomo ↗
    4.6 mi trail · motorcycle, ATV, 4WD, e-bike and 3 more
  • 2.7 mi
    Dunlop
    1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trailheads within three miles

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

Cascade–Siskiyou National Monument begins about 3.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Natural features

Beaver Dam Group Campground offers access to Beaver Dam Trail #1001, giving campers an opportunity to explore two different types of habitats: a riparian area and old growth forest.

Recreation

Nearby hiking includes Pacicfic Crest Trail, Brown Mountain and Fish Lake Trail.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Beaver Dam Group Campground?

Sites at Beaver Dam Group Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Reservation only at Recreation.gov Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

How much does it cost to camp at Beaver Dam Group Campground?

$40 /night

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Beaver Dam Group Campground?

Check-in 1:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Beaver Dam Group Campground have?

1 site, including 1 group standard area nonelectric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Beaver Dam Group Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Beaver Dam Group Campground. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Beaver Dam Group Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Daley Creek Campground (0.2 mi, first-come), North Fork Campground (5.1 mi), and Doe Point Campground (6.5 mi, partly first-come).

Source: Campgrounds nearby