Beaver Lake State Park Campground

Closed — Camping closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-May through Labor Day. The park remains open for day use year-round.

About

Beaver Lake State Park Campground provides a peaceful retreat in south central North Dakota, located 17 miles southeast of Napoleon on the west shore of 968-acre Beaver Lake. The park's campground was originally a half-mile horse racing track, adding unique character to its history. Established in 1932 by early settlers from Logan, McIntosh, and Emmons counties, the park features a historic stone cairn commemorating its founders. The campground offers modern sites with electricity and water hookups, multi-unit sites, and primitive camping areas. Modern facilities include flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station. Three seasonal camping cabins with air conditioning, heat, refrigerators, and microwaves sit along the lake's edge near the primitive campground loop. The park's 5.14-mile trail system includes the self-guided Beaver Lake Nature Trail, Old Settlers Trail with historic overlooks, and the Moraine Loop Trail showcasing glacially-carved landscape. Visitors enjoy swimming at the beach, boating, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing in habitats supporting deer, beaver, and diverse bird species. Two picnic shelters with electricity are available. The campground operates seasonally from mid-May through Labor Day, while the park remains open year-round for day use and winter activities like ice fishing.

Directions

From Napoleon, travel 8 miles south on ND Highway 3, then 7 miles east to Burnstad, then 2 miles northeast to the park.

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