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Several factors have combined to make Beaver County a great place to raise families since the 1850s. - Great schools.
- Fantastic outdoor recreation.
- World class nearby cultural activities.
- Affordable cost of living.
Outdoor Recreation Beaver County is nestled between the majestic Tushar Mountains and the Nevada state line. The highest point in the county is 12,169 feet above sea level. The lowest point of 4,888 can be found north of Milford near Black Rock. These natural surroundings provide some of the finest fishing, hunting, hiking and motorsports in all seasons. 
Merchant Valley, east of Beaver in the summertime Photo courtesy of Gary Walker--Beaver, UT Some of the finest sport fishing in the intermountain west is found in eastern Beaver County. 
The Beaver River on a tranquil summer afternoon (photo Gary Walker) | The Beaver River and several lakes in the Tushar Mountains provide ideal trout fishing. In addition, Minersville Lake, located between Beaver and Minersville is a well recognized sport fishery within the State of Utah. If you live in Beaver, excellent trout fishing can be right out your back door. Further up in the Tushar Mountains are several lakes stocked annually by the Utah Department of Natural Resources. Additional more secluded fishing can be found along tributaries to the Beaver River. Little Reservoir, approximately eight miles east of Beaver is home to a small population of huge German Brown Trout. For the experienced angler, it is possible to land fish larger than 10 pounds. |
The whole of Beaver County is filled with all kinds of western wildlife, including mule deer, elk, mountain lions, bobcats, mourning doves, wild turkeys, mountain goats and migratory waterfowls during certain times of year. Golf Courses Beaver County's two golf courses are located in Beaver and Milford. 
Beaver's Canyon Breeze Golf Course on lazy summer day. Horse Racing Horse racing has been an important part of the social life in Beaver from the early days. Adjacent the Canyon Breeze Golf Course is a track that is host to 4 races each summer that draw horses and horse race fans from as far away as Salt Lake and Las Vegas. The most noteworthy horse race of the year is the "Dairy District Derby" sponsored by the Beaver Lions each year on the "Pioneer Day" (Generally the weekend closest to July 24th) weekend.
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