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

St Charles Canyon Campground

3 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.Online reservations at Recreation.gov

North Canyon Trail Head

North Canyon Trail Head near Montpelier Idaho is great 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

Butch Cassidy Museum

The 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…

North Fork Overflow Campground

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.

Fish Haven Canyon Trail Head

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)…

Georgetown Relief Society Hall

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…

North Bear Rentals

Winter & Summer rentals. North Bear Rentals rents UTVs, Snowmobiles, Jet Skis, Boats, Wakeboards, Water Skis, 3-Man Tubes, kayaks, SUP Boards, Water Trampoline and more. Located 10 minutes north of Bear Lake North Beach in Bloomington, Idaho.

Montpelier Golf Course

9 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.

Home Canyon Trail Head

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

Beaver Creek Campground

Located southwest of St. Charles, Idaho. 5 units and restrooms with good hiking in this area.

Super 8 – Montpelier

Hotel features 50 rooms equipped with microwaves, refrigerators and cable TVs. Free Breakfast, Free WiFi, Meeting Room, Indoor Pool, Smoke-Free.Located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 30 and 89. Next to Oregon/California Trail Museum and 20 mi. from Bear Lake.

Bear Lake Paris Hotel

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.

Bear Lake State Park North Beach

Swimmers 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…

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