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BeaverBeaver, Utah
Stop for one night on the I-15 between Salt Lake City and St. George: Cove Fort, a Tushar Mountains drive and a Main Street motel bed.
Beaver is a small high-desert town at about 1,800 m on the I-15, between the Tushar Mountains to the east and open desert to the west. It works as a one-night break on the Salt Lake City–Las Vegas/St. George run, not as a base: the sights are a fort, a scenic canyon road and a reservoir, all reached by car. Two nights only if you want the mountain drive and Cove Fort without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- USD
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep
- avoid Dec–Feb (snow and cold), Jul–Aug midday heat
- Airports
- SLC · LAS · CDC
- Nights
- 1
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
- North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
- North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
- North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
- United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
- United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
- United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
- United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Beaver, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the US dollar (USD, $).United States-wide
- SIM or eSIMAT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.United States-wide
- Tap waterTap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.United States-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.United States-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 120 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.United States-wide
- SafetyA quiet, low-crime small town; the real risks are winter driving on I-15 and Route 153, long empty stretches west on Route 21…
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- RestroomsFree public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations.United States-wide
- Emergency numbers911 police, fire, ambulance · 511 Utah Highway Patrol (road conditions)
- Sundays & holidaysFederal holidays close offices, banks and post offices; national parks stay open.United States-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportSLC Salt Lake City International (About 3 h by car north on the I-15; the usual gateway for this part of Utah.).
- Getting aroundYou need a car.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee$3–5
- Sit-down mealSit-down dinner, before tax and tip$15–30
- Street or quick mealDiner breakfast$10–16
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week$8–20
- Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomUS$120
- Mid-range bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$110
- High-end bedMotel double room, a night, per roomUS$180
A day, not counting the bed: Budget US$70 · Mid US$130 · High US$240
Prices in local money; change the currency in the header to see yours next to them. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- SLC Salt Lake City International (About 3 h by car north on the I-15; the usual gateway for this part of Utah.) · LAS Harry Reid International, Las Vegas (About 3.5–4 h by car southwest on the I-15 (check).) · CDC Cedar City Regional (About 1 h south on the I-15; small regional airport, few routes (check).)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Feb
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Mar
not flagged
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
Apr
not flagged
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
May
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Jun
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Sep
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Oct
not flagged
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Nov
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)), coolest Jan (−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C) low), wettest Mar (6 rain days), driest Jun (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Beaver: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
5 rd
Feb
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
5 rd
Mar
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
6 rd
Apr
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
6 rd
May
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
Jun
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Aug
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Sep
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
4 rd
Oct
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
4 rd
Nov
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C)
4 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−9°C (16°F)16°F (−9°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
You need a car. Main Street links the two I-15 exits and crosses Center Street (Route 21 west) and East 200 North (Route 153 east). The town itself is walkable, but Cove Fort, the reservoir and the mountain road are all a drive away.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cove Fort
goDoor to door: About 30 min each way
Drive north on the I-15 to the I-70 junction, about 20 mi
Free historic fort; open daytime hours, check before going.
Minersville Reservoir
goDoor to door: About 30–40 min
Route 21 west out of town, then a signed dirt road to the lake
Campground and park area; good for a short stop or a picnic.
Tushar Mountains scenic drive (Route 153)
goDoor to door: Half a day
East on East 200 North, then Route 153 into the canyon
Paved to the ski area; the road turns to dirt beyond it.
Richfield
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
North on the I-15
A service town, not a sight; useful for fuel and food.
Bryce Canyon National Park
overnightDoor to door: 2.5–3.5 h
Southeast via Route 153/Panguitch or the longer I-15 loop
Too far for a comfortable return day; sleep near the park.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main Street / downtown
Walkable to shops and cafés; the older motels sit here, a short drive from the I-15 exits.
North end near the I-15 exits
Chain motels and easy on/off for a one-night stop with a car.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- $60–100 excl. bed
- Mid
- $100–170 excl. bed
- High
- $170+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Motel double room1 × 1 night × US$110 | US$110 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × US$130 | US$260 |
| Fuel, about 100 mi of local driving1 × US$15 · check | US$15 |
| Groceries for a picnic day2 × US$15 | US$30 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × US$10 | US$20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | US$44 |
| Trip total≈ US$240 per person per day, bed included | US$479 |
2026 estimate in US dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | $3–5 |
| Diner breakfast | $10–16 |
| Fast-food or diner lunch | $10–18 |
| Sit-down dinner, before tax and tip | $15–30 |
| Gallon of fuel | $3.50–4.50 (check) |
| Motel double room, midweek | $70–150 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | $8–20 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Route 153 east becomes unpaved past the ski area: turn back rather than cross the Tushars.
- Winter snow and ice on I-15 and Route 153; check road conditions before driving.
- Services are thin outside town: fill the tank and carry water before heading west on Route 21.
- Summer afternoons are hot at this elevation; hike or drive early.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 911
- Utah Highway Patrol (road conditions)
- 511
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance911
- Road conditions (Utah)511
Embassy
No embassies in Beaver; nearest consulates are in Salt Lake City (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Fuel, Beaver to Cove Fort and back: about $5–8 (check)
- Motel double room: $70–150 a night
- Cove Fort entry: free (check hours)
Say or show
- Where is the interstate? — Where is the interstate?
- Is this road paved? — Is this road paved?
- How far to the next town? — How far to the next town?
- Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
- Where is the restroom? — Where is the restroom?
Tipping is expected: 18–22% at sit-down restaurants, $1–2 a drink.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Beaver. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep · avoid Dec–Feb (snow and cold), Jul–Aug midday heat · month by month →
- 3 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for SLC and LAS: last sensible departure times, I-15 winter closures, overnight rung.
- Walking cluster for Main Street with rescue anchors: cafés, grocery, motels.
- Place pages with verified hours for Cove Fort, Farnsworth Cabin and Minersville Reservoir.
- Route 153 condition fixture so the mountain drive can go green or red by season.
Sources
- officialBeaver City official site
- officialUtah Office of Tourism
- officialSalt Lake Express (intercity bus)
- officialCove Fort — Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- officialUtah Division of Wildlife Resources — Minersville Reservoir
- secondaryWikivoyage: Beaver (Utah), revision 5256919 (CC BY-SA 4.0)