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
Vacation Home Rental Lodging for family reunions and groups in Paris Idaho that can accommodate up to 70 people.
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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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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…
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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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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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Winter & Summer rentals. Rent ATVs, UTVs, Bikes, Jet Skis, SUP-Boards, Kayaks, Wakeboards, water toys, Snowmobiles and more in the Bear Lake Valley in Utah and Idaho.
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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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Sleeps 20 people. 5 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, 3 levels. 3,500 square feet. 4-wheel drive is required during the winter months. Kitchen, Washer, Dryer, Free WiFi, Air conditioning and more.
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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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Temporarily Closed 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…
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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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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.
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