Beaver Creek Nature Area

Beaver Creek Nature Area
Welcome sign for Beaver Creek Nature Area
LocationMinnehaha, South Dakota, United States
Coordinates43°33′29″N 96°32′30″W / 43.55817°N 96.54161°W / 43.55817; -96.54161
Area165 acres (67 ha)
Established1967
Governing bodySouth Dakota Department of Game, Fish, and Parks

Beaver Creek Nature Area is a nature area in Minnehaha County, South Dakota in the United States. It is located along Beaver Creek, a tributary of Split Rock Creek,[1] just east of Sioux Falls. Birdwatching, fishing, hiking, and snowmobiling are popular activities within this area. Wildlife found in the area include: Bald eagle, White-tailed deer, Coyote, Beaver, and many song birds and waterfowl.[2]

  • Samuelson Homestead at Beaver Creek Nature Area
  • Owl perches over Beaver Creek at Beaver Creek Nature Area

See also

References

  1. ^ "Geographic Names Information System".
  2. ^ "Beaver Creek Nature Area | South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks". gfp.sd.gov. Retrieved June 22, 2018.


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