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.
Flash Flood Warning issued July 21 at 9:00PM MDT until July 21 at 11:45PM MDT by NWS Salt Lake City UT
At 900 PM MDT, The initial debris flow wave has reached the camera location at North Creek and will continue downstream through North Creek imminently. Additional higher pulses remain possible with this debris flow as several drainages received brief heavy rain from earlier thunderstorms within the mid canyon drainages. Due to the heaviest rainfall in Beaver Canyon falling very high up the canyon, there have not yet been any verified flows as of yet on the Beaver River. Excessive rainfall over the burn scar will result in debris flow moving through the The south fork of North Creek and the Beaver River. The debris flow can consist of rock, mud, vegetation and other loose materials. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms producing flash flooding in and around the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver County...specifically North Creek and the Grove areas. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Cottonwood Burn Scar in Beaver County. Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... North Creek and the Grove Area
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 8:50PM MDT until July 22 at 3:00AM 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, Western Millard and Juab Counties, 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. * WHEN...Until 3 AM MDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of slot canyons, normally dry washes, slick rock areas, recent burn scars including Forsyth, France Canyon, Cottonwood, Silver King, and Monroe Canyon, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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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