Ponderosa Picnic Area
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Typically operates seasonally from late spring through fall depending on snow conditions.
Weed Free Hay Order 04-2021-03
Prohibited by this order: Possessing, storing, or transporting non-pelletized hay, straw, or mulch in the Intermountain Region, unless it is certified as weed free by the state where the product originated.
Explosives and Exploding Target Order 04-2021-02
This order prohibits the use of explosives and exploding targets on National Forest System lands within the Intermountain Region.
Monroe Canyon Fire Closure Update
Fishlake National Forest, Intermountain RegionForest Service News ReleasePublic Affairs Contact: McCall Davis (435) 310-0123mccall.davis@usda.gov
16-Day Camping Limit (Occupancy and Use Order 0408-25-01)
16-day camping limit. Camping in the same location, or within 5 miles of the same location, for more than 16 consecutive days or for more than 16 days in a 30-day period is prohibited.
Beaver RD Development Roads Order 0408-20-02, Kents Lake Road #137
Seasonal road closure for Kents Lake Road #137 on the Beaver River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to July 15 annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fillmore RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-209-02
Seasonal road closures on the Fillmore Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture
Richfield RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-04
Seasonal road closures on the Richfield Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
Fremont River RD Forest Development Roads Order 0408-19-03
Seasonal road closures on the Fremont River Ranger DistrictJanuary 1 to May 15th annually, or until favorable weather conditions make the road suitable for travel without undue damage when wet or saturated with moisture.
About
Ponderosa Picnic Area sits at 7,000 feet elevation along the Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway in the Fishlake National Forest, positioned next to the Beaver River. This day-use facility is designed specifically for large group gatherings, offering two reservable sites: East can accommodate up to 120 people, while West can accommodate up to 80 people. Each site includes tables, grills, campfire circles, and electric lights, with vault toilets and drinking water provided. An amphitheater with bench seating is also available on-site. The picnic area is nestled among towering ponderosa pines, cottonwoods, aspens and maples that provide partial shade across the grassy, gently sloping terrain. Between the trees, visitors enjoy scenic views of the canyon. The adjacent Beaver River offers excellent rainbow and brook trout fishing opportunities. Horseshoe pits and a volleyball court are available, though picnickers must bring their own equipment. Hiking and biking trails begin a short drive east on the Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway, which curves through 17 miles of scenic driving in the beautiful Tushar Mountains. This is a pack-in, pack-out facility with no garbage services. Day use/picnic fee is $10 per vehicle, payable at the site with no reservation needed for general day use. Group site reservations can be made for individual sites or the entire area.
Directions
From Beaver, Utah, travel east on paved State Route 153 (Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway) for approximately 9 miles to the picnic area.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (435) 438-2436 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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