OutReserve

Ponderosa Picnic Area

PONDEROSA PICNIC AREA
PONDEROSA PICNIC AREA
PONDEROSA PICNIC AREA
PONDEROSA PICNIC AREA
PONDEROSA PICNIC AREA

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 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and relaxing along the river.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed - Opens on May 1

Location Ponderosa Picnic Area

Address:
Po Box 300472
Glenwood, UT, 84730
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.2589 / -112.501

Elevation: 2296 feet

Policies & Rules

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General

 Day use/ picnic fee is $10.00 per vehicle, which is payable at the site. No reservation needed. 

General

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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Click here for more information on the Fishlake National Forest

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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.

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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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