Recovery efforts are continuing at Eagle Point Resort in Utah following the devastating Cottonwood Fire, with crews making progress on cleanup, infrastructure repairs, and assessments across the mountain.
The resort previously announced that it would not operate during the 2026-27 winter season because of extensive wildfire damage to its terrain, buildings, lifts, and surrounding infrastructure. Access to the resort was also affected by washouts along State Route 153. While skiing and snowboarding will not return this winter, Eagle Point says the recovery process is moving forward.
Canyonside Lodge Cleanup Complete
One of the latest milestones is the completion of cleanup work at Canyonside Lodge. Crews have cleared debris from the area, allowing additional recovery efforts to move forward. The work represents an important step as Eagle Point continues assessing damage and planning for the eventual restoration of the resort.
The lodge was among the infrastructure affected by the wildfire, which caused significant damage throughout the property.
Lift infrastructure also remains one of the major areas of focus. The Monarch Lift emerged from the fire without damage. Several other lifts, however, will require repairs, replacement components, vegetation clearing, and engineering work before they can potentially return to service.
The resort previously said inspections were being conducted to determine the full extent of lift damage, with some components potentially requiring replacement. Eagle Point now says the damage remains within the scope of its insurance coverage, providing a path toward restoring the affected infrastructure.
Power Repairs Completed
Infrastructure recovery is also progressing away from the lifts. Rocky Mountain Power has completed repairs to the Eagle Point electrical grid, leaving the system ready to receive power once service is restored to the area.
Meanwhile, the Utah Department of Transportation has announced a goal of restoring one-lane access to Eagle Point via State Route 153 this fall.
The timeline for the resort’s eventual reopening has not been announced. For now, Eagle Point says recovery work will continue as crews work toward welcoming guests and homeowners back to the mountain in the future.
Support for regional recovery is also available through BeaverTUF, which is supporting restoration and watershed rehabilitation efforts throughout Beaver County.