 Description
Beaver Creek meanders through a rocky canyon, in an area with relatively flat terrain. Some oak trees and brush grow along the creek, with the arid surrounding areas supporting mostly sagebrush. This is a major wintering area for mule deer and pronghorn - a major wildlife-viewing attraction of Beaver Creek.
 Animals you may see here
- Birds: Vegetation along the creek provides roosts and nesting opportunities for spotted towhees, Bewick's wrens, mountain chickadees and other songbirds. Birds of prey are common, including golden eagles, red-tailed hawks and turkey vultures.
- Other wildlife: Herds of pronghorn antelope and mule deer range the area year-round, and come to the creek for water. Even more gather during the winter, with 50 to 100 herds in the area.
 Viewing tips for this area
Watch for deer and pronghorn not only at the creek but along roads into the area.
Spring and early summer bring neotropical migrant birds to the creekside area - birds that nest here and winter in Central and South America. They include many songbirds.
Free-ranging cattle graze in the area. Be careful driving - and remember to close gates behind you.
The dirt road to the wildlife viewing site is impassable during the winter, and in wet weather.
Be sure to see tips for "Ultimate Viewing"
 How to get here
From Highway 299 one mile east of McArthur, turn south onto County Road 9SO2A (toward Pittville). Drive 2.5 miles. Turn south (right) onto County Road 430. Follow Road about 6.25 miles toward Little Valley. A viewing site is on the west side of the road.
 Size: about 7,000 acres.
 Managed by: Bureau of Land Management, Alturas Field Office.
 For more information, contact: Bureau of Land Management, Alturas Field Office.
Site 11 in the California Wildlife Viewing Guide.
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