Local Area Attractions Near Beaver KOA Journey

We are situated close to atv trails, ancient peoples sites, lava tubes, hot springs, fishing, hunting, hiking, biking, Bryce Canyon, Zion's Canyon, and several lakes, reservoirs, and a ski resort.  We provide a quiet night's sleep to ready you for daily adventure.

Bryce Canyon

Bryce Canyon

Enjoy an hour or two hike, or pack your lunch and a canteen for a longer, more leisurely walk into the depths of Bryce Canyon.

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Zion National Park

Zion National Park

Zion National Park is Utah's oldest national park. It is an oasis of green surrounded by sentinels of stone. Enjoy a drive through the canyon or choose to climb one of the many trails leading up the canyon ridges. Open year-round.

Mineral Mountains

Mineral Mountains

Precious Gems and MineralsThe Mineral Mountains are the largest exposed mass of solidified molten rock in Utah. A renowned rockhounding area, the range is also one of the richest in minerals, with collectors often finding amazing gemstones in the region. Area mines yield spectacular chunks of smoky quartz, opal, pyrite, gold, silver, obsidian and blue beryl — one of the world's most prized gems. The famed purple opal site on the range's western flank gives up astounding specimens with vibrant colors and patterns. Meanwhile, museum-quality specimens of azurite and malachite speckle old mine dumps in the southern part of the range.Adventure Hiking in the MineralsDesignated hiking trails are rare in the Minerals' rocky wilderness. Instead, modern-day explorers follow old wagon tracks still visible from the 19th-century mining boom as well as ancient paths once used by native inhabitants. Summiting Granite Peak and other noteworthy mountains requires careful navigation, cross-country hiking and scrambling over rock outcrops. The rewards are plentiful — sublime views of Ramblers' landscape, excellent hiking and often, no one else on the trails. But, outdoor enthusiasts need to be prepared with the proper gear (and honest about their abilities) before embarking on the ambitious hikes in this region. Off-trail hikers, especially, need to be skilled with a map and compass or a GPS unit and carry the Ten Essentials, including emergency shelter, extra clothes and plenty of water in their packs.
Elevation 9,377

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Meadow Hot Springs

Meadow Hot Springs

General Description:   Meadow Hot Spring is on private property, but the landowner has continued to make it accessible to the public.  There is a very deep natural pool with a temperature of about 100 degrees.  
Location:  Located just 54 miles from Beaver, Utah in a farm town called Meadow. 
Directions:  From Beaver, Utah take the exit 158. Turn left at the stop sign and go under the freeway.  Go south for about 1.5 miles out of the town of Meadow.  Stay on this road heading west until you get to the parking area, you can‘t miss it. The spring is located about 150 yards from the parking area.There is a short half-mile hike to get to the springs.The water is clear and deep with temperatures hovering at about 100 degrees Fahrenheit. It is accessible year round and dog-friendly.

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Rock Corral

Rock Corral

The Rock Corral Recreation Area is a day use recreation area located 36 miles from Beaver on the west slope of the Mineral Mountains. Nestled at the head of Corral Canyon, the site is one of the most scenic in the Cedar City Field Office. With its location being off major travel routes, the area is truly a hidden gem among Utah Public Lands. It includes a day use area offering spectacular views, rest rooms, sheltered tables, fire pits, and parking. Numerous activities are available in the area, such as picnicking, geocaching, camping, rock hounding, rock climbing, hiking, and more. The area is popular with rock hounders, and is known for its smoky quartz. There are numerous rock climbing routes, with both sport and trad in the area. Hiking in the area offers truly scenic vistas of the valleys and Mineral Mountains. With a hike to the top of Granite Peak, a person is rewarded with an almost 360 degree view of the valleys and mountains below.

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Minersville Reservoir

Minersville Reservoir

Minerville Reservoir is a favorite boating and fishing destination for people all over Southern Utah. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, cuthroat trout and small-mouth bass.

TUSHAR MOUNTAINS

TUSHAR MOUNTAINS

Description: The Tushar Mountains are located east of Beaver, Utah, about 190 miles south of Salt Lake City. Rising to over 12,000 feet in elevation, the Tushars are the third-highest mountain range in Utah (behind the Uinta and the LaSal mountain ranges). The Tushars offer an incredible alpine experience which rivals some of the more famous destinations in the West: high peaks, alpine forests, fascinating volcanic geology, half a dozen plant communities within the alpine zone, as well as eight vascular species that are local or regional endemics. 
Viewing Information: Known for their beauty and isolation, the Tushar Mountains are still being botanically explored. The high alpine setting includes stunted and gnarled krummholz trees formed by exposure to fierce winds. At least 170 vascular plant species are found within the alpine zone, including the endemic Tushar paintbrush (Castilleja parvula var. parvula). An abundance of alpine flowers is best seen in late July and August. 
Directions: From I-15, take the north exit to Beaver, Utah, (Exit 112) through the town of Beaver to the junction with UT 153. Head east on Hwy 153 up Beaver Canyon about 16 miles until you see a sign for Big Johns Flat. Turn north on Forest Route 123 and proceed to the peaks (about 5 miles to the northeast). 
Ownership and Management: USDA Forest Service, Fishlake National Forest, Beaver Ranger District. 
Closest Town: Beaver and Marysvale, Utah, are the closest towns.

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Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway

Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway

Enjoy the scenic views along this 17 mile paved canyon drive, that takes you to the tops of the Tushar Mountains.  This round trip drive can be as short as one 1 hour long and is open year around from Beaver to the Eagle Point Ski Resort.  In the summer you can continue on dirt roads accessible to most passenger vehicles, and explore the many lakes and streams in the Fishlake National Forest.

HWY U-153

Beaver, UT 84713

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Paiute ATV Trails

Paiute ATV Trails

Rider are able to access the trails from our park to hundreds of miles of fun. Enjoy the beautiful scenery, wildlife and the cool fresh mountain air.

Canyon Breeze Golf Course

Canyon Breeze Golf Course

“UTAH'S TOUGHEST 9-HOLE GOLF COURSE”The Canyon Breeze golf course is a nine-hole, tree-lined course with water hazards and other obstacles that come into play on several holes. The layout presents a few challenges and a good deal of fun for all. The signature hole is # 7, a 485-yard, par 5, with a tee box that's in the middle of Beaver City's horseracing track. All players must register at the pro shop, and each player must have a set of clubs.9 holes / par 34, 2800 yards

371 N Hwy 153

Beaver, UT 84713

435-438-2601

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Fishlake National Forrest

Fishlake National Forrest

The Fishlake National Forest in central Utah features majestic stands of aspen encircling open mountain meadows that are lush with a diverse community of forbs and grasses. Fish Lake, from which the forest takes its name, is considered by many to be the gem of Utah. The largest natural mountain lake in the state, it offers trophy fishing and bird watching. The mountains of the Fishlake are a source of water for many of the neighboring communities and agricultural valleys in the region. Elk, deer, black bear, cougar and moose can be found on the Forest, as well as wild turkey and mountain goats. 

For more information please visit the Beaver Ranger Station.

575 S MAIN ST

BEAVER, UT 84713

435-438-2436

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Fishing

Fishing

There are many fishing spots to enjoy near Beaver KOA

  • Eagle Point Resort. Beaver, UT.
  • Fremont Indian State Park and Museum. Sevier, UT.
  • Piute State Park. Junction, UT.
  • Brian Head Resort. Brian Head, UT.
  • Otter Creek State Park. Antimony, UT.
  • Escalante Petrified Forest State Park. Escalante, UT.
  • Quail Creek State Park. Hurricane, UT.
  • Palisade State Park

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Cove Fort

Cove Fort

A Pioneer way station built in 1867 restored to the period. Cove Fort includes authentic furnishings and artifacts. There are free guided tours. It is open daily from 8 a.m. to sunset. Restrooms and a picnic area are located on site.

Frisco Ghost Town

Frisco Ghost Town

Located at the base of the San Francisco Mountains is the remnants of the Frisco mining town. Today the charcoal kilns and many old buildings still stand. One of the highlights to visiting Frisco is the old cemetery. The old headstones still exist with engravings dating back to the 1800's.

Eagle point ski resort

Eagle point ski resort

WINTER 2023/2024 OPERATING SCHEDULE Opening Day is scheduled for Friday, December 15. The resort will be open daily December 15 - January 1, and then Friday-Monday thereafter through February. In March and April, the resort will be open Friday-Sunday through Sunday, April 7.

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Eagle Point Ski Resort

Eagle Point Ski Resort

Eagle Point Resort located 18 miles east of historic Beaver, UT and a scenic 3.5 Hour drive from Las Vegas or Salt Lake City, is an all-seasons destination resort offering snow sports, lodging, high-quality dining and entertainment, mountain biking, summer activities and day excursions to nearby attractions like Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. The resort features over 600 skiable acres, 40 named runs, 1500 vertical feet, 5 lifts and endless adjacent backcountry terrain.

150 S W Village Cir

Beaver, UT 84713

435-438-3700

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Rock'n J Rentals

Rock'n J Rentals

Rock'n J Rentals is all about the adventure. They specialize in outdoor power sports rentals to keep you and your family outside and exploring all year long. They have rentals for every season and an endless supply of adventure ideas.

1401 S Main Street

Beaver, UT 84713

435-421-1988

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The Creamery's Cheese and Ice Cream Treats

The Creamery's Cheese and Ice Cream Treats

The Creamery is a local dairy where you can experience locally made cheese and ice cream treats. The new building opened in the fall of 2018 and brings a modernized look to this long-time popular stopping point along the I-15 corridor for the best locally-made dairy in Utah. Make sure to taste the cheese samples, have an ice cream cone, or have lunch at the brand-new kitchen.

165 S. 500 W.

Beaver, UT 84713

833-796-4551

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Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum

Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum

There are many historic buildings to visit as you Ramble through Beaver County, but we recommend you start at the Beaver County Courthouse Museum in the heart of Beaver at Center and First East Street.The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers saved this historic building from demolition in 1974 and have since restored it and curated its contents to the delight of all kinds of history buffs.Visit this red brick two-story wonder by appointment or during regular afternoon hours from Memorial to Labor Day, and you will find yourself stepping back in time immersed in the late Victorian architecture and history of the expansion of the Western Territory in the late 1800s.Beaver County was created in 1855 by the Territorial Legislature, and the courthouse was built 1876-1882, both long before Utah was granted statehood (1896). This region was home to the Black Hawk War, and John D. Lee was tried for his association with the Mountain Meadows Massacre just as the courthouse was breaking ground.Walking the rooms of this museum will transport you and give you a visceral feel for the time period. You can inspect the jail cells and read the prisoners' scratches, some of which are now over 140 years old. Wander the re-created second-story courtroom and other chambers and the beautiful displays of daily 19th century period artifacts such as clothes, furniture, kitchenware, telephone, and radio. Guests also have the honor to read about (and salute!) the American Flag that was flying on the battleship U.S.S. Utah, which sank on December 4th, 1941 in Pearl Harbor.The historic contents of this museum are amazing, but be sure to appreciate the spectacular architecture. The tower is equipped with a unique clock with a striking clock facing in all four directions! A national architectural survey conducted in 1967-68 determined that the Beaver County Courthouse “is one of the better preserved and architecturally significant original courthouses in the state…” and went on to describe it as “…an emblem of the pretentious construction in public buildings during the Territorial period.” Any student studying architecture (or fascinated with architectural vocabulary) will appreciate that the  “...railings have partially turned balusters and newels with hemispherical bumps on balusters and sides of railing.”.

90 E CENTER ST

BEAVER, UT 84713

The Stage Stop Gift Shop

The Stage Stop Gift Shop

ROLLINS HOTEL & STAGE STOP 1864
The Rollins Hotel & Stage Stop is the oldest remaining Stage Coach Station in Beaver County. Built and occupied by the Rollins and Eyre families, it served as a rest stop to exchange teams and passengers. It also served as a Central Office for the Overland Mail with coaches running daily from Salt Lake City to Pioche, Nevada. By 1868 Gilmer and Salisbury had purchased the stage line from Wells Fargo and continued to provide transportation to the region, especially to those areas not served by the railroad. The Rollins Hotel & Stage Stop is reminiscent of Utah's Territorial Period when Minersville was a frontier mining and supply town at the crossroads to the Great Basin.

Now specializing in handmade gifts, Rare Gems & Silversmith Jewelry, Crystals & Mineral Specimens, Polished Agate & Thundereggs, Purple glass, old bottles & Antiques, Coins, Collectibles and barbed wire displays. 
Where treasures from the earth are always one of a kind
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113 West Main Street

Minersville, UT 84752

435-463-2220

Bryce Wildlife Adventure Museum

Bryce Wildlife Adventure Museum

Bryce Wildlife Adventure is located near Bryce Canyon National Park, one of the most scenic areas in the country. Our focus is to provide individuals and families with exciting and healthy recreation and a chance to become acquainted with nature and local wildlife. We also showcase a large herd of live exotic deer that can be hand-fed upon request. We are located on Byway 12, considered one of the best scenic roadways by Car and Driver Magazine. It is the ideal hub for day trips to Bryce Canyon National Park, Red Canyon State Park, Kodachrome State Park, and the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument. Come and visit this incredible area and our museum for a wildlife adventure you will never forget.

Admission: $10 Adults; $5 Children

1945 Utah 12

Bryce, UT 84764

435-834-5555

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Surewood Forrest Candle & Gift Co

Surewood Forrest Candle & Gift Co

If you are looking for the unique and unusual, don't miss Surewood forest candle & gift company!
Unlike anything else, Surewood's forest atmosphere makes it an adventure to shop for a special gift.
This incredible shop will capture your attention from the moment you walk through the front door.

31 N Main St

Beaver, UT 84713

435-438-0211

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Freemont Indian State park and Museum

Freemont Indian State park and Museum

Visit Fremont Indian State Park and Museum. You will Discover artifacts, Petroglyphs, and Pictographs left behind by the Fremont Indians. The Museum Preserves treasures from the sites in the canyon including pottery, baskets,and arrowheads. Spend the day at the museum,hike a trail, and then camp at one of our two Campgrounds. We offer great access to the Paiute Off Highway Vehicle trail.

3820 W Clear Creek Canyon Rd

Sevier, UT 84766

435-527-4631

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Tucker Hight Adventure Tours

Tucker Hight Adventure Tours

Everyone has a different definition of “high adventure”. Our goal at Tucker High Adventure Tours is to meet your definition of high adventure. Then help you accomplish it within one of our Safe, Fun and Friendly guided tours. Visit our ADVENTURES page to see current offerings. If what your idea of “high adventure” is not a current offering please send an email request and we will put together a custom tour.

399 UT-153

Beaver, UT 84713

435-625-1213

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Lost River Angler fishing store

Lost River Angler fishing store

For all your fishing needs, including classes, visit Lost River Angler.

22 N MAIN ST

BEAVER, UT 84713

435-590-1444

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Beaver Sport & Pawn

Beaver Sport & Pawn

Supplies for Fishing, Hunting, Camping and many treasures to find in this 3 story building.

91 N MAIN ST

BEAVER, UT 84713

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Territorial Statehouse State Park

Territorial Statehouse State Park

Utah's oldest existing government building. Located in Fillmore. Open daily except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Winter hours (Labor Day to Memorial Day) are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Just a 47-minute drive from Beaver KOA.

Opened 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon - Sat

50 W Capitol St

Fillmore, UT 84631

435-743-5316

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Veterans Memorial Wall of Beaver County

Veterans Memorial Wall of Beaver County

Veterans Memorial Wall dedicated to the Beaver County Veterans.

85 S MAIN ST

BEAVER, UT 84713

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Beaver Public Library

Beaver Public Library

The first Beaver Library Association was incorporated in the 1860's.  In 1918, the city finished construction on a “Carnegie Library“, which is still in use today. The American industrialist Andrew Carnegie, who founded the Carnegie Steel Company that later became U.S. Steel, earned the nickname Patron Saint of Libraries through his philanthropic work of funding 1,689 libraries across the U.S. between 1886 and 1919.Today, the Beaver Library stands just as it did when it was built, with the exception of a few upgrades. Presently, library functions occupy the upper level. The city's community center, Head Start programs, and meeting room are on the lower level.  It is likely that if you are over the age of 50, your first experience in a public library was in a Carnegie Library, no matter in what city you grew up. There is something quite warm and memorable when visiting one of these historic and celebrated libraries.

55 W Center St

Beaver, UT 84713

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