Beaver Creek Recreation Area
Beaver Creek Recreation Area is located on the north side of Beaver Bay on Lake Oahe, 16 miles west of Linton, ND off Highway 1804. The lake and dam are named for the Oahe Indian Mission established in 1874 among the Lakota Sioux Native Americans. Over 50 recreation areas are scattered around Lake Oahe, where camping, fishing, boating and hunting are popular activities.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 45 |
| Standard, no hookups | 14 |
| Tent-only | 2 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 57 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
61 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 001 | Standard | Back-in | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 002 | Standard | Back-in | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 004 | Standard | Back-in | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | Partial | No | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 007 | Tent only | Back-in | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 008 | Tent only | Back-in | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 009 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Lakefront | 8 / 2 | Yes |
| 010 | Electric | Back-in | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. |
Beaver Creek offers a picnic shelter and 61 reservable campsites, 45 of which have 30-amp electric hookups. The group day-use picnic shelter has electric hookups as well. Amenities include seasonal flush toilets, vault toilets and drinking water (peak season). A three-lane boat ramp and two docks are on-site with another single lane ramp and dock on the southeast side of the bay. There is a fish cleaning station with water (peak season) and electricity near the boat ramp as well. Younger campers love the park's playgrounds and nature trail.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Bismarck, North Dakota, take University Drive south (road becomes ND Highway 1804) and continue south for approximately 50 miles. The road will intersect with ND Highway 13. Turn right and continue on ND Highway 1804 south for approximately 3 miles. Recreation area is on the right side ND Highway 1804.
| Nearest town | Linton, North Dakota |
| Coordinates | 46.2497° N, 100.5333° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.2 mi |
| RV sales & service | Capital RV Center of Bismarck ↗ | 40.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
- 2.5 miPrairie Knights Marina (Walker Bottom) ↗Boat launch
Public land it sits in
Sunburst Lake National Wildlife Refuge begins about 7.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 7.8 miSunburst Lake National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 328 acres
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Emmons County CourthouseBuilding · Linton · 14.2 mi
- Willows HotelBuilding · Linton · 14.4 mi
Natural features
Lake Oahe, the fourth largest reservoir by overall water volume in the United States and an area of 370,000 surface acres extends from Pierre, South Dakota to Bismarck, North Dakota and is 231 miles long. Located in the Missouri River Valley, Lake Oahe's 2,250 miles of shoreline are made up of mixed grass prairie dotted with trees that grow down to the shore in occasional steep draws.
Recreation
Visitors enjoy coming to Lake Oahe for its great boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities. Many species of fish inhabit the lake, including walleye, northern pike and yellow perch. Many acres of land around the lake are open to public hunting. A wide variety of small and large game animals inhabits the area, including deer, pronghorn, grouse, dove, pheasant, partridge, squirrel, rabbit and waterfowl.
Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Sites at Beaver Creek Recreation Area are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Beaver Creek Recreation Area have?
61 sites, including 45 standard sites with power, 14 standard sites without power, and 2 tent-only sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Beaver Creek Recreation Area have hookups?
Yes, electric hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Amenities include seasonal flush toilets, vault toilets and drinking water (peak season).
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beaver Creek Recreation Area. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Visitors enjoy coming to Lake Oahe for its great boating, water skiing, swimming and fishing opportunities. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Linton, North Dakota.
Source: Getting there