Beaver County
Beaver Utah
The County of Beaver, Utah is brimming with colorful history, diverse geography, spectacular outdoor recreation areas, and friendly, accommodating residents eager to welcome tourists to the area. Located in the southwest region of the Utah, some of the most beautiful and varied scenery in the West is found here. It is the perfect year-round destination retreat for families, history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts.
Sites to see – Key sites to visit in the western half of the county are the ghost towns of Frisco and Newhouse in the San Francisco Mountains, 15 miles west of the historic railroading and mining town of Milford. Milford is the second most populated town in the county. A short distance from Milford and Minersville is the Rock Corral Recreation Area, within the Mineral Mountains, a favorite of rockhounders. Six miles east of the town of Minersville is Minersville Lake Park and Campground, renowned for fishing and boating.
Things to do - Vacationers can partake in an abundance of exhilarating outdoor activities from immersing oneself in mountains of fun in breathtaking alpine country to exploring ghost towns and venturing into the western desert area in search of mineral treasure.
Beaver City is in the eastern section of the county, on Interstate 15. Settled in 1856, Beaver City is the county seat and the birthplace of two very famous individuals of the past, Philo T. Farnsworth, the inventor of television and Butch Cassidy, the notorious western outlaw. Just to the east of Beaver City are the Tushar Mountains with beautiful vistas, high mountain lakes and clear, sparkling streams. The grandeur of the area will overwhelm you. Almost every outdoor activity imaginable awaits tourists visiting Beaver County.
Things to Do
Eagle Point Ski Resort
Southern Utah’s newest ski and snowboard experience, was established at the start of the 2010/2011 season with a shared vision for a family-friendly, high-quality snowsports destination. more info
