Ponderosa Picnic Area
Ponderosa Picnic Area is a national forest campground in Utah. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Utah
- Coordinates
- 38.25889, -112.50139
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 435-438-2436
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Ponderosa Picnic Area
Overview 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. Recreation The Beaver River offers great rainbow and brook trout fishing. Hiking and biking trails begin a short drive east. Horseshoe pits and a volleyball court are available, but picnickers must bring their own equipment (horseshoes, net and a ball). Facilities The picnic area is a day-use site for large groups, making it a perfect place for family reunions and church outings. Site 1, called East, can accommodate up to 120 people, while site 2, called West, can accommodate up to 80 people. Reservations can be made for either individual sites or the whole area at once. Each site contains tables, grills, campfire circles, electric lights. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. An amphitheater with bench seating is also located on-site. Natural Features Towering ponderosa pines, cottonwoods, aspens and maples provide partial shade in the grassy, gently sloping picnicking site. Between the trees are scenic views of the canyon. Nearby Attractions Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway curves past the picnic area, offering 17 miles of scenic driving through the beautiful Tushar Mountains. Numerous lakes and streams throughout the area provide fishing, boating and canoeing opportunities.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Maverik · 48 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Sinclair · 45 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 253 designated routes (299 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Reservoir Rec Site | Private campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Little Reservoir Campround | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Little Reservoir Campground | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Little Reservoir Campground | National forest campground | 0.7 mi | — | — |
| Mahogany Cove Campground | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Mahogany Cove Rec Site | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.