About Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area
The approximately 63,500 acre Beaver Dam Wash NCA is located in the southwestern corner of Washington County, Utah, along the state lines of Nevada and Arizona. The landscape provides an interesting ecological transition zone between the Mojave Desert and the Great Basin. Its creosote bush, white bursage, and other desert shrubs grow at lower elevations and provide habitat for desert bighorn sheep and the Mojave Desert tortoise, a threatened species listed under the Endangered Species Act. Joshua trees and dense stands of blackbrush cover the slopes of the Beaver Dam Mountains, which rise along the eastern boundary of the NCA. Surface water flows in the upper reaches of Beaver Dam Wash, but rarely travels all the way through the NCA. Riparian vegetation along the stream channel is important habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife. At this time, there are no developed recreation facilities in the NCA.
How to Get There
From St. George, Utah take Highway 18 North (Bluff Street) for 3.7 miles. Take a left onto Snow Canyon Parkway for 1.4 miles and take a left onto 2000 North (Pioneer Parkway) for 3 miles. Take a right onto Old US Highway 91 for 16 miles. The highway will bring you into the National Conservation Area.
Driving directions (Google Maps) →Plan Your Visit to Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area
Heading to Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation 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 Dam Wash National Conservation Area?
No central reservation system listed for Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/16200) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How do I get to Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area?
From St. George, Utah take Highway 18 North (Bluff Street) for 3.7 miles. Take a left onto Snow Canyon Parkway for 1.4 miles and take a left onto 2000 North (Pioneer Parkway) for 3 miles. Take a right onto Old US Highway 91 for 16 miles. The highway will bring you into the National Conservation Area.
How do I contact Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area?
You can reach the park at phone: 435-688-3200 or email: utsgmail@blm.gov .
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