BEAVER COUNTY, Utah, June 29, 2026 (Gephardt Daily) — The Beaver County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with Cottonwood Fire officials, will be allowing limited escorted access Tuesday morning for house and cabin owners in the Eagle Point and Kents Lake areas only, including Merchant Valley, Hi-Lo Estates, and Whispering Pines.
This access is intended solely for property owners to assess conditions, document damages, and retrieve small, valuable personal items.
This access is NOT available for RV owners at this time. No access will be granted to any other areas of the mountain at this time.
The Beaver County Sheriff statement says house and cabin owners may:
• Inspect their property and surrounding area
• Take photographs or videos for documentation purposes
• Remove small, valuable personal items
Property owners may not:
• Remove large belongings or furniture
• Conduct cleanup operations
Those who own homes or cabins in the specified areas can check in at State Route 153, near milepost 3 (at the mouth of the canyon near Beaver) at 9 a.m. Tuesday, the statement says.
“Due to operational and safety requirements, individuals arriving after the designated check-in time will not be allowed access. There will be no exceptions. After checking in, property owners will be permitted to travel directly to their property only. Once they have completed their assessment, they must return to the designated check-out location.”
Afterward, checkout will happen at the same location. All involved property owners involved must be off the mountain and checked out by 12:30 p.m., the BCSO statement says.
“This requirement is necessary to ensure the safety of the public, firefighters, law enforcement personnel, and other emergency responders actively working within the fire area,” the BCSO statement says.
“We understand the concern many property owners have regarding their homes and cabins and appreciate your patience and cooperation. Additional access opportunities for other areas of the mountain will be announced when conditions allow and it is safe to do so.
“Please continue to monitor official Beaver County Sheriff’s Office communications for updates regarding future access opportunities and fire-related information.”
