Beaver Creek Recreation Area
Lake Oahe — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: BISMARCK, ND, ND
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$18 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (100 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/beaver-creek-recreation-area to be notified when sites open up.
Beaver Creek Recreation Area offers direct access to Lake Oahe with a boat launch and fishing opportunities, plus a diverse recreation menu including boating, swimming, and hiking. At $16/night, it's an affordable base for exploring one of the region's 50+ recreation areas.
Wildlife alert: Watch for Grasshopper Sparrows and Bell's Vireos in the area. Green comet milkweed and leadplant are present in the local flora.
Insider tips for Beaver Creek Recreation Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 61 sites Only select sites have electric hookups; if you need power, confirm your specific site number before arrival The campground is 50 miles south of Bismarck via University Drive/ND Highway 1804, then 3 miles past Highway 13 intersection—plan for a full drive
Skip Beaver Creek Recreation Area if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric is available on select sites. You require year-round camping—seasonal operations end in October. You want guaranteed hookups—most sites have none.
Best time to visit Beaver Creek Recreation Area: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during this window only.
Nearby campgrounds: Hazelton Recreation Area (BISMARCK, ND).
Cell Phone Coverage at Beaver Creek Recreation Area
Cell signal at Beaver Creek Recreation Area (BISMARCK, ND): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 61 sites
Only select sites have electric hookups; if you need power, confirm your specific site number before arrival
The campground is 50 miles south of Bismarck via University Drive/ND Highway 1804, then 3 miles past Highway 13 intersection
plan for a full drive
Campground operates seasonally during this window only
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Wildlife nearby
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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. 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
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Oahe fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Oahe before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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