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!
Summer 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…
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.
Beautiful 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…
Winter & Summer rentals. Bear Lake Fun North Beach Rentals is located on the east side of the North Beach State Park near the hot springs. Rental Equipment included Boats, Seadoos, and Non-Motorized Water Toys.
Located in scenic Paris Canyon, about five miles from Paris, Idaho. 10 campsites. Restrooms, water and picnic tables. Trailer sites are not suitable for trailers over 20 feet in length.Make Reservations Here
Take a 1-hour trail ride near Bear Lake in the Cache National Forest. You will cross small creeks, take the horses over bridges, view the “Caribbean of the Rockies,” and so much more! Montana is a highly experienced trail guide that will take extra measures to keeping your family, friends,…
The 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
Stop in at the visitor center in Garden City, along the shore of Bear Lake, to discover all of the attractions and outdoor recreation in the area for Idaho and Utah.
This 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…
7 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.