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
[PDF, 12.95 MB]Bear Lake Montpelier Chamber of Commerce
Bear Lake Valley Recreation
These 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.
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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.
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Georgetown area trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake and Montpelier Idaho. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info
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Paris Canyon Trail head for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking, horse riding, dirt bike and mountain biking. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info
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Lodging 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.
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Montpelier Idaho area Trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and dirt biking, mountain biking and horse riding. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info
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Pioneer 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,…
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18 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.
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Crow Creek trail head near Montpelier Idaho offers snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info
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Themed 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.
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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.
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Paris Springs Campground located in Preston, Idaho.
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The museum displays local history artifacts and is located directly across the street from the historic Paris Tabernacle.
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Blue 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.
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Bear Lake State Park is located on the east side of Bear Lake. It provides a campground, bowery, and a day use area. Bear lake is 20 miles long and 8 miles wide with half of the lake in Idaho and half in Utah. The lake is a water sports…
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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…
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