Ponderosa Picnic Area Near Glenwood, UT

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River Access

About Ponderosa Picnic Area

Ponderosa Picnic Area is located along the Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway. It is next to the Beaver River, at an elevation of 7 ft. Visitors enjoy fishing and relaxing along the river.

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Location & Directions for Ponderosa Picnic Area

Po Box 300472, Glenwood, UT 84730 United States

Elevation: 2,296 ft

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Getting There

From Beaver, Utah, travel east on paved State Route 153, the Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway, for approximately 9 mi, to the picnic area.

Highway access

The Ponderosa Picnic Area is accessible via State Route 153, which connects to major roads in the region.

Policies & Rules

General

 Day use/ picnic fee is $10.00 per vehicle, which is payable at the site. No reservation needed. 
This is a ‘pack it in-pack it out’ facility. No garbage services are available. Please bring your own garbage bags.
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Don't Move Firewood: Help prevent the spread of tree-killing pests in our national forests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
Discharging a firearm of any kind is prohibited: this includes BB guns, slingshots, paintball guns etc. Take these activities outside of the picnic area please.

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