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Parking
Picnic Table
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 7,000 feet. Visitors enjoy fishing and relaxing along the river.
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Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Parking
Picnic Table
River Access
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
Parking and Transport
- Parking
Water Access
- River Access
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Location Ponderosa Picnic Area
Address:
Po Box 300472
Glenwood, UT, 84730
United States
From Beaver, Utah, travel east on paved State Route 153, the Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway, for approximately 9 miles, to the picnic area.
Highway access
The Ponderosa Picnic Area is accessible via State Route 153, which connects to major roads in the region.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.2589 / -112.501
Elevation: 2296 feet
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.
- Click here for more information on the Fishlake National Forest
- 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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
Managed by USDA Forest Service