Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway (U-153)
Visitor Services

In or near Beaver, travelers will find gas, groceries, ATMs, banks, fast food restaurants, lodging and a shopping district. There is also a fine steak house just along the byway. A hospital is...[more]

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Fees There are no fees along the byway proper.		Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities It is not recommended that bicyclists and pedestrians travel along the byway itself since the shoulders of the road are narrow, but... [more]
	Camping Little Cottonwood Campground. Located 6 miles east of Beaver on the byway. Facilities include group parking and picnic area to... [more]		Food Food is available in Beaver, as well as other cities near the byway.
	Gasoline There are places for car service and gasoline in Beaver.		Information Tourist information is available in several Beaver shops and motels. Information about the area can also be found at the National Forest Ranger District office in town.
	Lodging Lodging is available in Beaver.		Phone Public telephones can be found in Beaver.
	Restrooms Public restrooms can be found in Beaver, as well as in cities near the byway.		Retail Beaver has several shopping alternatives.

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Special Considerations

The city of Beaver is at 6,000 feet in altitude and there is usually a 30 to 40 degree flux in temperature from night to day. During the winter it gets to be about 40 degrees F during the day and 10 degrees F at night. (Temperatures are more extreme in the canyon.) In the summer temperatures reach the low 90's during the day. Travelers should take care to wear sunscreen; the sun is strong even in winter due to the high altitude.

Restrictions

All the canyon roads are very curvy, drive carefully. They are well maintained by the state and many are plowed regularly throughout the winter, especially the road up to Elk Meadows Ski Resort.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

The fall is the most beautiful time of year along the byway. You don't have to go to New England to see fall colors among the golden aspen.

High Season

Summer is the busiest season along this byway.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Beaver Canyon Scenic Byway (U-153), please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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