Beaver Creek Nature Area

The 400-acre reserve contains upland woods, river bottom forests, wetlands, and savannah areas alongside a spring-fed stream in South Dakota.

The early settlers named this location after the numerous beavers that inhabited the winding stream during the pioneer settlement period.

The Homesteader Day Harvest Festival takes place annually on the Sunday following Labor Day, featuring traditional farming demonstrations and pioneer craft exhibitions.

Located five miles southeast of Brandon off I-90 Exit 406, the nature area provides hiking trails, picnic shelters, and vault toilets accessible year-round.

Two trout streams border the property, creating a water-rich environment that supports diverse plant and animal communities throughout all seasons.

GPS coordinates: 43.55817,-96.54161

Latest update: March 31, 2025 18:45