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
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
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Mill Farm Road trailhead for snowmobiling, ATV riding and mountain biking near Bear Lake Idaho. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info
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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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Campsites with full hookups. Cabins, Propane, Fishing, Firewood, Pavilion, Basketball, Gift shop, Horse shoes, Pickleball court, Playground and more.
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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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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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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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Green Canyon Trail Head for snowmobiling, ATV, horse riding, hiking and mountain biking near Bear Lake. ATV & Recreation Trails: View our ArcGIS interactive map. Snowmobile Map: Idaho State Parks Snowmobile Trail Map with Grooming Info
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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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A 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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65 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.
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Porcupine Campground located in St Charles, Idaho. Six single-family sites and one group site. Picnic tables and campfire rings. Vault toilets and drinking water. Campground roads are paved. A host may be present at a nearby campground.Make Reservations Here
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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
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