A $18 million recovery fund has been announced to assist the Beaver area in recovering from the Cottonwood Fire and subsequent flooding. The U.S. Forest Service has committed $9.2 million to the effort, with the State of Utah matching that investment dollar for dollar.
The recovery funds will be used to stabilize burned hillsides, restore the watershed, repair damaged roads and infrastructure, and reduce future flooding and debris flows. These funds will not provide direct financial assistance to individual residents, businesses, private homes, private land, or Eagle Point Resort.
Since late June 2026, the Cottonwood Fire has impacted communities, recreation areas, and public lands within Utah's Beaver and Piute counties. The fire has destroyed more than half of the buildings in Beaver Canyon and damaged over 60 utility structures, including a substation, transformers, and poles.
Eagle Point Resort sustained damage during the fire and is closed until further notice. While the resort's Skyline Lodge, Monarch lift, and surrounding terrain survived with minimal damage, approximately 300 of the resort's 600 acres of ski terrain were impacted. Losses at the resort include the Canyonside Lodge, over 100 condos, 30 cabins, and the Warming Station on Tushar Ridge.
A flood watch remains in effect for Beaver County due to expected post-fire runoff and potential monsoon flooding. Currently, the Tushar Mountains can only be accessed with a police or forest service escort, and sections of the Paiute ATV Trail are closed until further notice.
The Cottonwood Fire Relief Fund is being managed by the BIG Chamber of Commerce via a GoFundMe page to support individuals, families, and businesses in the region impacted by the fire.
The Creamery is donating $1 for every purchase of their Fiery Cheese Curd bags to the Beaver City Fire Department through September 30 to support wildfire fighting efforts.
