Bear Lake Valley
US Highway 89 from Montpelier travels south along the west side of the beautifully turquoise blue Bear Lake. You won’t be able to resist stopping to put your bare feet in the sand and crystal clear water. You can wade out far from shore in the shallow water along the beaches. There is so much to do and see in this beautiful valley.
Shortly after settlement in 1863, an ominous tale began to circulate regarding a large, serpent-like creature lurking beneath the lake’s icy waters. Indians told the first settlers that a monster had attacked and carried off two of their tribe members. As a result, the tribe had stopped coming to the lake shore and bathing in the turquoise blue waters of Bear Lake. When visiting Bear Lake, always keep your eyes and ears open. You never know when you may be the one gobbled up by the Bear Lake Monster!
Bear Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau
69 N. Paradise Parkway Bld. C, P.O. Box 471
Garden City, UT 84028
435-946-2197 | 1-800-448-BEAR (2327) 277
Bear Lake Byway Brochure
Bear Lake Montpelier Chamber of Commerce
Bear Lake Valley Recreation
8 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, all newly constructed in 2013. Sleeps 29 people (30 max). Parking for up to 8 vehicles. 8 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3 levels, 4,650 square feet.
View moreThese Bear Lake lodges are perfect for a family reunions, meetings, or groups. Great selection of Bear Lake private cabins, condos and campsites for a perfect Bear Lake vacation.
View moreThis place of worship is recognized as one of the true pioneer landmarks of the West and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In 1889, this Romanesque Mormon tabernacle was constructed of red sandstone that had to be transported by wagon or sled from a quarry 18…
View moreThree Cross-country ski trails in Emigration Canyon offer a variety of terrain and challenge. The ski trails are packed and groomed as conditions warrant. However, be prepared for ungroomed conditions especially following recent snowfall. Provided by the Montpelier Ranger District in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest. View the Squirrel Hollow Nordic…
View morePerfect for a family reunions or a weekend at the lake. Rent just one cabin or the entire property. 10 cabins and lodge.
View moreMontpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding. See an interactive printable map.
View moreLocated southwest of St. Charles, Idaho. 5 units and restrooms with good hiking in this area.
View moreEmigrants by the thousands entered present day eastern Idaho at this location traveling along the Oregon-California Trail. Emigrants on the trail encountered Big Hill, thought to be the steepest and longest descent found on the trip west.
View moreLocated at the intersection of U.S. Highways 30 and 89. Hotel features 50 rooms equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and cable TVs. Next to Oregon/California Trail Museum, 20 mi. from Bear Lake.
View moreSwimmers will enjoy two-mile-long North Beach on the north end of the lake. he gradual slope of the lake bottom provides an enormous swimming area. Ramps are available for boaters and water skiers who want to enjoy the water, too. There are several rental businesses renting boats, wave runners and…
View moreRide ATVs, snowmobiles right from the cabin. Sand volleyball court, baseball field, horseshoe pit.
View moreLiving room, full kitchen, and 2 bedrooms. Weekly and two-night rentals available. Suites have two bedrooms with a queen bed and a full bed in two separate bedrooms.
View moreGroup lodging for 30+ people. 24 miles from North Beach at Bear Lake. Tents and Trailers are welcome on property. Additional costs apply.
View moreBeautiful Bear Lake Valley has a network of over 350 miles of groomed trails and has extensive additional mileage in marked, ungroomed trails. Changes in elevation offer terrains varying from mountainous to open meadow. Montpelier, Bloomington, Fish Haven and St. Charles have great trails. The St. Charles-Fish Haven Loop is…
View moreThe museum displays local history artifacts and is located directly across the street from the historic Paris Tabernacle.
View moreSleeps 16 people (22 max). Parking for up to 8 vehicles. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 levels. 3,500 square feet. 4-wheel drive is required during the winter month
View more9 hole mountain course located above beautiful Bear Lake. Rental clubs, carts, pull carts and a fully stocked pro-shop.
View moreThe Bank of Montpelier was robbed by Butch Cassidy with his Wild Bunch Gang in 1896. They escaped with $5,000 – $15,000 in gold, silver and currency. The museum owners have managed to save and restore the last standing bank in the world which was robbed by Butch Cassidy and…
View more9 hole golf course with full length driving range, large practice green, putting & chipping areas. The Clubhouse has food and services, golf equipment, clothing and accessories.
View moreThe Bear River Heritage Area straddles the Idaho-Utah border where the Great Basin and the Rocky Mountains meet. Come and experience its unique and varied cultural heritage. www.bearriverheritage.com
View moreThemed rooms include a fire place, bathroom with shower and separate tub, and double sinks. Accommodations for up to 18 people. Robes, slippers, hot tub, gardens and grounds, full gourmet breakfast.
View moreMontpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding near Bear Lake Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map.
View moreLodging for large groups. Sleep in the cabin or bunk house (sleeps 16), or set up a tent on soft grass. Parking for trailers and motor homes. Beach front with hookups for boats. 80-seat pavilion.
View moreNorth Fork Overflow Campground located in St Charles, Idaho.
View moreGreen Canyon Trail Head for snowmobiling, ATV, horse riding, hiking and mountain biking. View an ArcGIS interactive map. Download and print our map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming information!
View moreIn-house movie theater, pool table, ping pong, air hockey, foosball tables and board games, kid's toy room, 2400' furnished deck. For family reunions, workshop retreats and large gatherings of 12 to 55 guests.
View moreFish here for Bonneville Cutthroat Trout, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Cutthroat Trout, and Rainbow Trout.
View more65 modern accommodations. Double queen and king rooms / suites and family rooms available. Conference rooms for 15 to 20 people for business meetings and gatherings. Located at the junction of Highways 89 and 30 near the Oregon Trail Center. Newly renovated with deluxe breakfast and high speed Internet.
View more22 pull through RV Sites. 11 back in sites. All have sewer, water, and 30 amp electricity. 5 have 50 amp electricity. 3 small fully furnished cabins. 18 tent sites. Laundry room & showers.
View moreEmigration Campground is located in 17 miles west of Montpelier, Idaho, just off State Highway 36 in Emigration Canyon. Visitors enjoy exploring the nearby Highline Trail and fishing on local streams.
View moreThis waterfowl refuge, along the north shore of beautiful Bear Lake, is great for observing white-faced ibis, Canada geese, ducks, sandhill cranes, and a variety of songbirds.
View more18 family sites and one group site that can accommodate up to 100 people. Flush toilets and drinking water. Paved roads to and within the site.
View more3 Campground Areas. One group site that can accommodate up to 20 people. Six single sites available. Flush toilets and drinking water are provided. A paved road leads to the campground.
View moreSummer and Winter trail head above Fish Haven near Bear Lake for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking and mountain biking. View our ArcGis interactive map. Montpelier Ranger District 322 North 4th Street Montpelier, Idaho 83254 (208) 847-0375
View morePioneer Handcart Adventure for groups. Put on a bonnet or hat of the times and pull handcarts to 20 campsites where you learn interesting pioneer history and reenact actual pioneer experiences. For example: scrubbing clothing on a wash board, using body language to negotiate with Native Americans for buffalo jerky,…
View moreGeorgetown area trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake and Montpelier Idaho. View our ArcGIS interactive map. Download a printable trail map.
View moreThis lodge is impeccably suited for accommodating large groups. With 6,200 square feet, 8 bedrooms and 4.5 bathrooms, Falcon’s landing can accommodate up to 45 people in comfort.
View moreGutzon Borglum was a prolific American sculptor best know for his presidents' sculptures on Mount Rushmore, South Dakota. Borglum was born in St. Charles, Idaho in 1867. His marble head sculpture of Abraham Lincoln is on display in the Capitol Rotunda.
View moreBlue Top Cabin is located 25 minutes Northwest of Bear Lake and 20 minutes West of Montpelier, Idaho. Set in recreational country. Sleeps 21 people comfortably. No smoking or pets.
View moreSleeps 28 (30 max). 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3 levels
View moreSummer only. This small log and wood frame building over 125 years old, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In Georgetown’s early settlement, it functioned as a local chapel, schoolhouse and general meeting hall. For many years it was a focal point for the female society of…
View moreNorth Canyon trail head near Montpelier Idaho is great for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. See an interactive printable map. Type 'North Canyon' into the search box.
View more7 tent-only, rustic,primitive campsites on Eightmile Creek. A hiking trail from just north of the campground leads to Sherman Peak, at 9632 feet, eight miles round trip.
View moreCrow Creek trail head near Montpelier Idaho offers snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. See our interactive ArcGis map. View Idaho Parks & Recreation’s free interactive Snowmobile Trail Map with grooming information!
View moreA remote bird watching area, east of Georgetown Idaho, in a mountain marsh surrounded by sagebrush, grassland, forest, and aspen trees. Nesting area for Canada Goose and dabbling ducks. See Raptors, Songbirds, Upland Birds, Shorebirds, Waterfowl and Waterbirds. View the Idaho Birding Trail Interactive Map View the Idaho Birding Trail…
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