SAM Magazine—Beaver, Utah, June 30, 2026—
Canyonside Lodge. (Image provided by Eagle Point Resort)Eagle Point Resort staff returned to the property Monday for the first time since the Cottonwood Fire swept through the area last week and reported extensive damage to resort infrastructure, lodging, and ski terrain.
According to the resort, approximately 300 of its 600 skiable acres were affected by the fire, primarily on the south side of the mountain along Tushar Ridge, known as the resort’s “Steeps.”
The resort said Canyonside Lodge, one of its two day lodges, was destroyed, along with more than 100 condominiums and 30 cabins. Four of the resort’s five chairlifts also sustained damage, though the full extent has not yet been determined. The Warming Station on Tushar Ridge, five snowmobiles, three vehicles, and three storage containers housing tools were also lost.
“First and foremost, our hearts are with everyone impacted by this fire,” the resort said in a statement. “While it’s heartbreaking to see the damage, we are incredibly grateful that everyone was evacuated safely and that no lives were lost at the resort.”
Despite the losses, several key facilities and assets survived the fire. Skyline Lodge, the resort’s primary on-mountain facility, remains intact, as do the Monarch chairlift and surrounding terrain on the north side of the mountain. The Skyline terrain experienced only minimal impacts, while the Aspen Crest subdivision escaped with limited tree damage. The resort also reported that its snowmaking pond and equipment, as well as cell and internet towers, were not damaged.
Eagle Point emphasized that this was only a preliminary assessment, noting that it’s “an ongoing process.”
“Our team has just begun the work of assessing the property, and it will take time to fully understand the full scope of the damage,” the resort said. More updates will be shared as additional assessments are completed.
Eagle Point also thanked firefighters, first responders, and community members for their efforts during the fire, saying their “dedication and bravery made a meaningful difference.”
The Cottonwood Fire, which started June 22 east of Beaver, had burned approximately 93,900 acres as of Tuesday and was 4 percent contained, according to the Great Basin Complex Incident Management Team. More than 1,100 personnel were assigned to the fire, which remains the largest active wildfire in the United States.