Beaver Dam State Park
Beaver Dam State Park14548 Beaver Dam Lane
Plainview, Illinois 62685
Beaver Dam State Park
Located in Macoupin County 7 miles southwest of Carlinville and situated in an oak/hickory woodland, Beaver Dam State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities on its 750 acres. Fishing, picnicking, hiking and tent and trailer camping are among the most popular activities. Although beavers are virtually gone from this area, the park is named for a beaver dam that created its lake.