Beaver Creek Recreation Area

Campground · North Dakota · 61 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Oaha Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

61
Bookable sites
75 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
1,648 ft
Elevation
Beaver Creek Bay
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe Project · Recreation.gov

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

Charges & Cancellations

Reservation changes and cancellations can be made on Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.  

For more information on rules and policies regarding reservation cancellations and changes, please visit: https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies.  

The facts

  • 61 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 75 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site

Site types

  • 45 Standard Electric
  • 14 Standard Nonelectric
  • 2 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

61 campsites at Beaver Creek Recreation Area

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 3:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceWaterMax rigPeople
001—Standard NonelectricBack In——65 ft8 🐾
002—Standard NonelectricBack In—Lakefront65 ft8 🐾
003—Standard NonelectricBack In—Lakefront60 ft8 🐾
004—Standard NonelectricBack In—Lakefront60 ft8 🐾
005—Standard NonelectricBack In—Lakefront65 ft8 🐾
006—Standard NonelectricBack In—Lakefront65 ft8 🐾
007—Tent Only NonelectricBack In———8 🐾
008—Tent Only NonelectricBack In———8 🐾
009—Standard ElectricBack InPavedLakefront50 ft8 🐾
010—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—37 ft8 🐾
011—Standard ElectricBack InPavedLakefront52 ft8 🐾
012—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—34 ft8 🐾
013—Standard ElectricBack InPavedLakefront52 ft8 🐾
014—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—37 ft8 🐾
015—Standard ElectricBack InPavedLakefront37 ft8 🐾
016—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—60 ft8 🐾
017—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—71 ft8 🐾
018—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—51 ft8 🐾
019—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—75 ft8 🐾
020—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—61 ft8 🐾
021—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—72 ft8 🐾
022—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—49 ft8 🐾
023—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—65 ft8 🐾
024—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—56 ft8 🐾
025—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—67 ft8 🐾
026—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—57 ft8 🐾
027—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—59 ft8 🐾
028—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—46 ft8 🐾
029—Standard ElectricBack InPaved—58 ft8 🐾
030—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
031—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPavedLakefront65 ft8 🐾
032—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
033—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPavedLakefront65 ft8 🐾
034—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
035—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPavedLakefront65 ft8 🐾
036—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
037—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
038—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—51 ft8 🐾
039—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—52 ft8 🐾
040—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
041—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—57 ft8 🐾
042—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
043—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
044—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
045—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
046—Standard ElectricPull ThroughPaved—65 ft8 🐾
047—Standard ElectricBack InGravel—38 ft8 🐾
048—Standard ElectricBack InGravel—45 ft8 🐾
049—Standard ElectricBack InGravelLakefront61 ft8 🐾
050—Standard ElectricBack InGravelLakefront66 ft8 🐾
051—Standard ElectricBack InGravel—42 ft8 🐾
052—Standard ElectricBack InGravel—44 ft8 🐾
053—Standard ElectricBack InGravel—48 ft8 🐾
054—Standard NonelectricBack In——60 ft8 🐾
055—Standard NonelectricBack In——60 ft8 🐾
056—Standard NonelectricBack In——65 ft8 🐾
057—Standard NonelectricBack In——57 ft8 🐾
058—Standard NonelectricBack In——65 ft8 🐾
059—Standard NonelectricBack In——74 ft8 🐾
060—Standard NonelectricBack In——40 ft8 🐾
061—Standard NonelectricBack In———8 🐾

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.
  • 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.

46.24972, -100.53333 · 46°14'59.0"N 100°31'60.0"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F————————————
Low °F————————————
Precip in0.70.50.91.42.83.42.72.11.51.70.60.8

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 12.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

Camping reservations can be made at Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

Kayakers heading out on the water from Beaver Creek Boat Ramp.
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe Project · Recreation.gov
Beaver Creek boat ramp at Sunset.
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Oahe Project · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Beaver Creek Recreation Area

Can you reserve a site at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Yes, Beaver Creek Recreation Area is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Beaver Creek Recreation Area have?
61 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beaver Creek Recreation Area.
Does Beaver Creek Recreation Area have hookups?
Electric.
Are campfires allowed at Beaver Creek Recreation Area?
Campfires are allowed at Beaver Creek Recreation Area. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Beaver Creek Recreation Area

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-03-11.

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