Ponderosa Picnic Area
This is a day-use only picnic area with no overnight camping allowed. Open April through November, 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Potable water available May through October.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 3:44PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Utah, including the following areas, Castle Country, Central Mountains, Eastern Juab/Millard Counties, San Rafael Swell, Sanpete Valley, Sevier Valley, Wasatch Plateau/Book Cliffs, Bryce Canyon Country, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, Glen Canyon Recreation Area/Lake Powell, South Central Utah, Southern Mountains, Upper Sevier River Valleys, Western Canyonlands, Lower Washington County, Southwest Utah and Zion National Park. This also includes recent burn scars such as Forsyth, Cottonwood, Silver King, France Canyon, and Monroe Canyon. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, dry washes, slot canyons, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations such as slickrock areas and recent burn scars. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Anomalously high moisture is forecast to impact the region with the arrival of the remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel. While this is expected to be a long duration rainfall event, scattered instances of heavier rainfall rates are expected with stronger storms yielding flash flooding concerns given saturated soils and prior burn scars. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 3:35PM MDT until October 12 at 6:00AM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Central Mountains and Southern Mountains. * WHEN...From 6 AM Sunday to 6 AM MDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
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.
About
Ponderosa Picnic Area is a day-use facility in Fishlake National Forest, situated along the Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway approximately 9 miles east of Beaver, Utah. The site sits at 7,000 feet elevation beside the Beaver River, surrounded by towering ponderosa pines, cottonwoods, aspens, and maples that provide partial shade over the grassy, gently sloping grounds. The area is designed for large group gatherings such as family reunions and church outings. Two reservable sites accommodate up to 200 people total, with the East site holding 120 and the West site holding 80. Facilities include multiple picnic tables, grills, campfire circles, electric lights, an amphitheater with bench seating, and a concrete activity pad for volleyball, badminton, or pickleball. Horseshoe pits are available but visitors must bring their own equipment. The Beaver River adjacent to the picnic area offers rainbow and brook trout fishing. The Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway provides 17 miles of scenic driving through the Tushar Mountains, with numerous lakes and streams throughout the area for fishing, boating, and canoeing.
Directions
From Beaver, Utah, travel east on paved State Route 153 (Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway) for approximately 9 miles to the picnic area.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $100 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| highcountryrec@gmail.com | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 438-2436 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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