Tushar Lakeside Campground
Currently closed for the season. The campground opens June 5, 2026 and operates through early September. Reservations are required during summer season (April 16 through September 30) and must be made at least 48 hours in advance via Beaver County's rec1.com portal. Kents Lake Road (FR137) is subject to seasonal closure January 1 through mid-July depending on snow conditions.
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
Tushar Lakeside Campground is nestled in an alcove of aspen and fir trees near Tushar Reservoir at 8,560 feet elevation in the Tushar Mountain Range. Managed by Beaver County rather than the Forest Service directly, this campground is popular with large youth groups and families seeking relief from summer heat. The 16 multi-family units share two flush restroom facilities, potable water from a hand pump, and a large covered pavilion near the water. Recreation opportunities center on Tushar Reservoir, where kayak and canoe rentals are available along with swimming. Forest Trail #3626 departs from the campground and climbs through the mountains to Birch Creek Reservoir for a scenic day hike. Fishing, sand volleyball, and wildlife viewing round out the activities. Note that while street-legal ATVs/UTVs may access the campground, riders must trailer to the Piute ATV Trail trailhead as there is no direct trail access. This is a pack-in/pack-out facility with no trash service. Bears frequent the area, so proper food storage and garbage management are essential. Reservations are required during summer season and must be made at least 48 hours in advance through Beaver County's reservation system.
Directions
From Beaver, travel 10 miles east on UT-153, then turn right onto Kents Lake Road (FR137) and continue approximately 4 miles to the campground entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $12 - $160 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| parkmanager@beaver.utah.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (435) 438-6464 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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