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Beaver Dam State Park

Its 30 sites are reservable through Reserve Nevada, camping costs $15/night ($20 non-NV), and it is open year-round. Beaver Dam State Park is a State Park campground near Panaca, Nevada.

Reservable: Reserve Nevada

State Park · Panaca, Nevada

Managed by
State Park
Hookups
None
Max RV length
28 ft
Access road
Gravel
Cell service
Spotty

Beaver Dam State Park sits inside Beaver Dam State Park. Its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com. It sits 0.8 miles outside the boundary of Tunnel Spring Wilderness; its permit and camping rules and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
State Park
Reservations
Reserve Nevada Book a site
Fee
$15/night ($20 non-NV)
Booking window
3 days to 11 months ahead
Cancellations
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.

Source: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-24

Sites and hookups

Total sites
30
Group site capacity
Up to 60 people
Hookups
None
Max RV length
28 ft
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Potable water
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, potable water, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26; piochenevada.com, accessed 2026-09-26

Rules

Stay limit
14 days in a 30-day period
Quiet hours
10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Generators
Allowed outside quiet hours
Pets
Allowed

Sources: leg.state.nv.us, accessed 2026-09-27; parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-26

Access and cell service

Access road
Gravel
Cell service, reported
Spotty
Elevation
5,197 ft

37.5179, -114.0831 in Lincoln. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Season and winter services

Beaver Dam State Park is open year-round . In winter: water off and toilets open, per the managing agency.

Sources: parks.nv.gov, accessed 2026-09-27; en.wikipedia.org, accessed 2026-09-26

Current conditions

  • Reported 2026-09-26: Campground switches from reservations to first-come, first-served starting November 1 each year. (parks.nv.gov)
  • Reported 2026-09-26: Winter access can be limited or impassable due to weather and road conditions on the 28 unpaved miles into the park. (parks.nv.gov)

Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Beaver Dam State Park?
Sites at Beaver Dam State Park are reserved through Reserve Nevada (https://www.reservenevada.com). Booking window: 3 days to 11 months ahead.
How much does it cost to camp at Beaver Dam State Park?
Camping at Beaver Dam State Park costs $15/night ($20 non-NV).
What happens if I cancel or don't show up at Beaver Dam State Park?
Cancel up to 3 days before arrival: no fee over a month out ($5 transaction fee kept), $10 under a month; within 3 days, $10 plus one night. No-shows not refunded.
How many campsites does Beaver Dam State Park have?
Beaver Dam State Park has 30 campsites.
Does Beaver Dam State Park have RV hookups?
No. Beaver Dam State Park has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 28 feet.
Is there drinking water at Beaver Dam State Park?
Yes, Beaver Dam State Park has potable water. It also has toilets.
Are dogs allowed at Beaver Dam State Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Beaver Dam State Park.
When is Beaver Dam State Park open?
Beaver Dam State Park is open year-round.
Is Beaver Dam State Park open in winter?
Yes, Beaver Dam State Park is open year-round; in winter the water is shut off and toilets stay open.
How long can you stay at Beaver Dam State Park?
The stay limit at Beaver Dam State Park is 14 days in a 30-day period.
Are generators allowed at Beaver Dam State Park?
Yes, outside quiet hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.).
Is there cell service at Beaver Dam State Park?
Possibly not: the FCC's National Broadband Map (data as of December 31, 2025) shows no 4G LTE or 5G from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon at or within about half a mile of Beaver Dam State Park. Visitor reports on record describe spotty service, though. The FCC map only includes 4G LTE at 5/1 Mbps or better and 5G; a weaker signal, a text, or an emergency call may still get through, but don't count on it.
Who manages Beaver Dam State Park?
Beaver Dam State Park is managed by the state park system.

Around Beaver Dam State Park

fishypedia.com · 0.5 miles

Beaver Dam State Park sits on Beaver Dam Wash, 0.5 miles from the lake's mapped center point. Stocking record and species: Beaver Dam Wash fishing on fishypedia.com.

Public land · within 15 miles

Public land within 15 miles: Cougar Canyon Wilderness (4.5 miles to its center) , Slaughter Creek Wilderness (8 miles to its center) , and Doc's Pass Wilderness (12 miles to its center) ; publiclandsdb.com has each unit's camping rules and boundary.

Hot springs and swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Beaver Dam State Park, in straight-line miles: Caliente Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles), Gunlock Reservoir (swimming hole, 25 miles), and Echo Canyon State Park (swimming hole, 29 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.

Not on record Mathews Canyon Dam Caliente · BLM Season Not on record Fee Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Panaca and campgrounds in Lincoln.

Sources

  • parks.nv.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (reservationSystem), accessed 2026-09-24
  • parks.nv.gov (cancellationPolicy, reservationWindow), accessed 2026-09-27
  • leg.state.nv.us (quietHours, generatorsAllowed), accessed 2026-09-27
  • parks.nv.gov (season.yearRound, season.winterServices), accessed 2026-09-27
  • parks.nv.gov (season.yearRound, season.winterServices), accessed 2026-09-27
  • parks.nv.gov (hookups, water, dumpStation, petsAllowed, cellService, stayLimit, conditionReports, sites.groupCapacityMax), accessed 2026-09-26
  • piochenevada.com (sites.total, maxRvLengthFt, accessRoad), accessed 2026-09-26
  • en.wikipedia.org (elevationFt), accessed 2026-09-26
  • broadbandmap.fcc.gov (cellCoverage), accessed 2026-09-27
Reservable: Reserve Nevada $15/night ($20 non-NV)
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