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, 12.97 MB]Bear Lake County Chamber of Commerce
Bear Lake Valley Recreation
In-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.
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Previously called Bear Lake Hot Springs. The hot springs has steamy water flowing through the two outdoor shallow soaking pools. Epic Rentals runs the hot springs. Winter: Closed THE CAMPGROUND IS CLOSED.
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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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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.
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22 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.
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Three 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…
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Summer and Winter trail head above Fish Haven near Bear Lake for snowmobiling, ATV riding, hiking and mountain biking. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGis interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info Montpelier Ranger District 322 North 4th Street Montpelier, Idaho 83254 (208)…
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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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Campsites with full hookups. Cabins, Propane, Fishing, Firewood, Pavilion, Basketball, Gift shop, Horse shoes, Pickleball court, Playground and more.
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Living 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.
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This small remote lake is located at the top of the mountain in a spectacular setting. Enjoy beautiful scenery of wildflowers, huge cliffs and 2 lakes. Bloomington Lake is a high elevation glacial lake with great trout fishing! The last one-quarter mile is limited to foot travel only. Trailhead opens…
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North Fork Overflow Campground located in St Charles, Idaho in St. Charles Canyon near Bear Lake. Hiking, biking, horseback riding and motorcycling on local trails, and fishing in St. Charles Creek. Reservations at https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233288.
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Sleeps 28 (30 max). 7 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 3 levels. Spacious Bear Lake home with access to a shared pool, hot tub, gym & pirate ship.
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