Cannon Ball, North Dakota · Emmons County · Campground
Overview 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 …
Overview 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. For more information, visit the Lake Oahe Project Website. 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. Facilities 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. 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. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (701) 255-0015. Nearby Attractions Lake Oahe Charges & Cancellations Reservation changes and cancellatio
Photos
Beaver Creek boat ramp at Sunset. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe Project2 Whitetail deer fawns enjoying an afternoon snack. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectBeaver Creek Recreation Area Life Jacket Loaner Station — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectBeaver Creek Recreation Area — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectBeaver Creek Recreation Area Boat Ramp — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectKayakers heading out on the water from Beaver Creek Boat Ramp. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectView of Beaver Creek from Hole 9 on the disk golf course. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectFrosty bench and grass at the Beaver Creek Recreation Area overlook. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectBeaver Creek Recreation Area Overlook — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectLone boat returning to the Beaver Creek boat at sunset. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectBeaver Creek Recreation Area overlook with trees showing fall colors. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe ProjectBeaver Creek Recreation Area Fish Cleaning Station — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe Project
How to Get 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. From Linton, North Dakota, travel 13 miles west on ND Highway 13 to junction of ND Highways 13 and 1804, then travel west another 3 miles. Recreation area is on the right side of ND Highway 1804.
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Plan Your Visit to BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA
Heading to BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA?
No central reservation system listed for BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234677) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA?
BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA has 61 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA?
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. From Linton, North Dakota, travel 13 miles west on ND Highway 13 to junction of ND Highways…
How do I contact BEAVER CREEK RECREATION AREA?
You can reach the park at phone: 701-255-0015. FOR RESERVATIONS, PLEASE CALL 1-877-444-6777. or email: [email protected].
