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Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area

Where: Ivins, UT (Washington County)
Indoors or outdoors: Outdoors
Good for: outdoor lovers
Phone: +1 435-688-3200

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Beaver Dam Wash NCA is a large conservation area in southwestern Utah where the Mojave Desert and Great Basin ecosystems meet. The landscape here offers a unique opportunity to see how different environments transition into one another. Plan to explore this remote area with proper preparation, as it's located in a less-developed corner of the state.

Updated October 22, 2026

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The approximately 63,500 acre Beaver Dam Wash NCA is located in the southwestern corner of Washington County, Utah, along the state lines of Nevada and Arizona. The landscape provides an interesting ecological transition zone between the Mojave Desert and the Great Basin.

About Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area

Beaver Dam Wash National Conservation Area is one of 15 nature areas and viewpoints in Ivins on Go Do, in Washington County. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other nature area or viewpoint is Lytle Ranch Preserve, about 5.0 miles away, with 72 more within 30 miles. Good for outdoor lovers.