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Beaver Dam State Park
14548 Beaver Dam Lane, Plainview, IL 62685
Located 7 miles south of Carlinville, IL this 750 acre Park offers Camping, Hiking, and Fishing at it s best.
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Beaver Dam State Park
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Bathrooms
Restroom coverage on site
Trailer fit
65 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 0 back-in
Weather
Mostly Sunny
Why this park
Facilities
Facility coverage needs a closer look on the official reservation page.
Trailer fit
65 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 0 back-in
Activity mix
15 named routes are surfaced for hiking and activity planning.
About this park
Located 7 miles south of Carlinville, IL this 750 acre Park offers Camping, Hiking, and Fishing at it s best. First time visitors at Beaver Dam have often refered to it as a HIDDEN GEM in Central Macoupin County.
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Located 7 miles south of Carlinville, IL this 750 acre Park offers Camping, Hiking, and Fishing at it s best. First time visitors at Beaver Dam have often refered to it as a HIDDEN GEM in Central Macoupin County. The number of repeat campers speaks for itself as to the quality of camping here at Beaver Dam. If you like to camp among the Hickory and Oak trees in a quiet majestic setting we suggest you visit Beaver Dam State Park.
Campsite fit
Group-designated sites listed in park data: 6. Verify current group pricing, vehicle maximums, and campground rules on the official reservation page.
Group-site signal
No special group limitations surfaced in the current listing metadata.
Trailer and rig access
65 trailer-capable sites, max listed vehicle length 40ft, driveway mix: 0 pull-through, 0 back-in
Fire rules
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Bathrooms and facilities
Trails and activities
15 named trail routes are surfaced here from 26 mapped source segments. Start with the featured routes, then expand the full list if this park stays on your shortlist.
Route 66
9.3 miles total • 7 mapped segments • concrete and ground • track
Walker Road
1.9 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
BENGIL WALKING PATH
1.6 miles total • 2 mapped segments • foot trail
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Signal Road
1.4 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
Walton Road
1.3 miles total • track
Spring Road
1.1 miles total • 2 mapped segments • track
Hornsby Road
1.0 miles total • track
Cumberland Road
0.9 miles total • track
Lange Road
0.5 miles total • track
Heyen Road
0.5 miles total • track
Hurricane Drive
0.4 miles total • track
Loveless Trail
0.4 miles total • 2 mapped segments • unpaved • path
Weather context
Mostly Sunny
2026-03-09 • 77° / 59° • 0% precipitation
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
May
May avg: 72°F high, 53°F low, 11 rainy days
June
June avg: 81°F high, 62°F low, 10 rainy days
July
July avg: 85°F high, 67°F low, 9 rainy days
Safety and rules
No active alerts surfaced for the selected dates.
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
Key rules and on-site notes
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Directions
Located 7 miles south of Carlinville, IL. on the Shipman Backtop (SB) From I-55 take Hwy 108 west into Carlinville. Go straight through town to the 4th Stop Sign (T-intersection), turn left, you will be on the SB. From Rt. 4 South, at the Hwy. 108 stop sign turn left, go straight through town to the 4th Stop Sign (T-intersection), turn left, you will be on the SB From Rt. 4 North, get onto Hwy. 108 west (west main st.) at the first stop light turn left, you will be on the SB From Hwy. 108 west, at the 2nd stop light turn right, you will be on the SB
Contact
(217) 854-8020
Fire policy
Campfires allowed in designated fire pits only. Firewood must be sourced within 50 miles or USDA certified; no out-of-state wood.
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