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Bear Lake Valley
Visitor’s Guide
BearLake.org • 800-448-BEAR
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BEAR LAKE
Bear Lake is often called the
Caribbean of the Rockies for its
intense turquoise blue water. As
visitors catch their first glimpse of
the lake, they marvel at its color
and wonder what makes the lake
so blue. The unique color is due
to the reflection of the limestone
deposits suspended in the lake. Each
season lends its own characteristic
to the lake. Year-round, enjoy
a number of recreational and
cultural activities. Experience the
rush of snowmobiling. Ski at a
family-owned resort. Navigate
your personal watercraft across
the turquoise water. Feel the
rod-bending excitement of a Bear
Lake cutthroat on the end of your
fishing line. Sail off into the sunset.
Explore America’s past and discover
the stories of the hearty souls
that settled this area. We invite
you to become a part of the Bear
Lake Valley. Bring your conference
or retreat for real meetings in an
unreal setting. Leave the crowds,
congestion, and traffic behind
to create outdoor memories for
your family reunion or vacation
while enjoying clean air and a safe
environment. Take some time during
your own favorite season and enjoy
yourself at Bear Lake!
bearlake.org
History
The Bear Lake Valley was first
inhabited by Shoshoni Tribes, then
fur trappers. Between 1825 & 1840,
many mountain men and Native
Americans met on the south end of
the lake to swap goods and stories!
These meetings became known as
rendezvous.
The first permanent settler to the
Bear Lake Valley was reportedly
Thomas Pegleg Smith, a crusty, onelegged, ex-mountain man. During
the 1840s, he set up a trading post to
provide supplies to the emigrants on
the famous Oregon Trail.
Early Mormon pioneer leader,
Brigham Young, sent the first group
of permanent settlers to Bear Lake
Valley in 1863. This group was led
by Charles C. Rich. The County bears
his name.
Bear Lake Facts
Elevation:
5,923 ft
Length:
20 miles
Width:
8 miles
Shoreline:
48 miles
Surface:
112 sq miles
Depth:
208 ft
5 million acre ft
SPRING, SUMMER & FALL ACTIVITIES
Bear Lake has 70,000 acres of
turquoise blue water. The lake is so
large, you feel as if you have it all to
yourselves. This resort area is known
for excellent boating, sailing, waterskiing and wakeboarding. Numerous
boat ramps are located around the
lake, to make launching your boat a
breeze. Utah State Park Marina has
a 7-lane boat ramp. See the Bear
Lake map for boat ramp locations.
Watercraft and ATV rentals are
available. www.bearlake.org
Boating
Boating is popular on this large lake.
The lake is 20 miles long and 8 miles
wide, providing space and calm
water for all types of watercraft.
Water-Skiing/
Wakeboarding
SUP Boarding,
Kayaking, & Canoeing
Water-skiing and wakeboarding are
favorite sports on the lake. You don’t
have to worry about riding across the
wake of another boat. Plenty of room
and no crowds!
The shores around Bear Lake offer
a great location for activities like
Stand-Up Paddle boarding, kayaking,
and canoeing. Not only is it great
exercise but it allows you to enjoy
the natural beauty of Bear Lake.
Swimming
Swimming off sandy beaches is fun
for the whole family. Be sure to bring
a sun umbrella, a picnic lunch and
beach toys!
Sailing
Sailing has always been a popular
sport on the lake. A gentle breeze
generally rolls off the lake in the early
afternoons. Glide on the lake and
enjoy one of its spectacular sunsets.
Fishing
Bear Lake is renowned as a trophy,
cutthroat trout fishery where the
Idaho State Record cutthroat of
19 lbs. was caught. Lake trout
(Mackinaw) also inhabit the lake
and can exceed 30 lbs. Trolling and
jigging from boats can be done
throughout the year (winter and
spring months being the most
productive). Four species are unique
to Bear Lake: the Bonneville cisco; the
Bear Lake whitefish; the Bonneville
whitefish; and the Bear Lake sculpin.
Golf
You can golf three seasons of
the year in the Bear Lake Valley:
spring, summer and fall. Perfect
temperatures make for perfect
days of golf. The golf courses are
located on scenic hillsides, with
spectacular views of the lake.
Courses have reasonable green fees
and challenging holes.
SPRING, SUMMER & FALL ACTIVITIES
Backcountry
Riding/ATV’s
Hundreds of miles of trails
connecting Idaho and Utah
provide all levels of riding and the
surrounding canyons make for a
challenging ride with plenty of fresh
air in an unreal setting.
Horseback Riding
Trails in nearby canyons wind
through the high mountain
wilderness area. Just minutes from
Bear Lake, you can be astride a horse
and a million miles from home. As
you ride through the picturesque
canyon trails, enjoy nature and the
wildlife of the Rocky Mountains.
Bird Watching/
Wildlife Viewing
The Bear Lake National Wildlife
Refuge, on the north shore of Bear
Lake, has over 18,050 acres of
marsh, open water and grasslands
dedicated to preserving bird and
wildlife habitats. The refuge is home
to Sandhill Cranes, herons, Snowy
Egret, White Pelicans, Canada Geese
and a variety of waterfowl. It has
one of the largest White-faced Ibis
production areas in the western U.S.
Walking trails are found throughout.
As you drive around the lake, don’t
be surprised if you see deer in the
early spring sampling the fresh green
leaves and foliage. Perhaps you
may spot a moose knee-high in the
turquoise water or see Trumpeter
Swans and pelicans floating on the
lake. Bring along your binoculars and
see what you can spot!
Cave Exploring
Minnetonka Cave is nine fascinating
rooms of stalactites, stalagmites and
banded travertine. Don’t miss one
of the most striking stalactites, the
Bride, known for its lacy appearance.
Three stalagmites, over 10 feet high,
have diameters of nearly four feet.
Enjoy a 90-minute, half-mile walk
into this beautiful cave. Be prepared
for the 400 steps up and down and
bring a jacket, since the cave is cool
(40°F year round). The road is paved
to the mouth of the cave.
Camping & Picnicking
Campgrounds are dotted around the
lake offering a range of sites, from
tent to full hook-up (many also have
electricity, water and even showers).
Picnic tables and restrooms are
available at the state park beaches.
Pickleville Playhouse
Since its first production in 1977,
Pickleville has been known for its
unforgettable brand of family fun
and entertainment. Two shows are
performed every season so make
plans to see both!
TRAILS
Hiking, Cycling,
& Mountain Biking
The Bear Lake
Scenic Bike Trail
Bloomington
Lake Trail
As spring makes its way into Bear
Lake, early leaves and flowers
welcome you as you ride or walk a
lake or mountain trail. Temperatures
are mild, even during the middle of
the summer, so hiking is pleasant.
The fall months of September and
October are some of the prettiest and
most scenic with the brightly colored
leaves and the tranquility of the lake.
The canyons on the west side of Bear
Lake offer challenging and fun trails
through mountain wilderness.
A 4.2 mile paved trail from Utah
Bear Lake State Park Marina to
Ideal Beach.
Drive or hike via a rough, unpaved
road. This small glacial lake is located
in a spectacular setting of cliffs and
waterfalls. During the summer,
wildflower surround this clear
mountain lake.
bearlake.org
Garden City Park
Walkway
A raised wooden walkway to the
lake located at the Garden City Park.
Interpretive signs tell the story of the
lake and surrounding area.
Limber Pine Trail
A relaxing one mile loop to the
2,000 year old limber pine.
Highline Trail
A 55-mile trail accessible from
Bloomington Canyon, Paris
Canyon, Emigration Canyon and
Logan Canyon. Open to hiking,
horseback riding, motor bikes and
mountain bikes.
Paris Peak Trail
The trailhead is located in
Bloomington Canyon. This multiuse trail follows an old road bed,
providing panoramic views of the
surrounding hillsides.
Logan Canyon Trails
Logan Canyon National Scenic Byway
is home to several great mountain
biking trails. Whether you are an
advanced rider or want to take the
family for an enjoyable ride, you’ll
find trails for all skill levels.
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WINTER ACTIVITIES
Snowmobiling
Downhill Skiing
The Bear Lake area has over 350
miles of groomed trails and wide
open play areas with no crowds and
no fences! There are miles of trails
connecting Utah and Idaho that take
you by spectacular wonders.
Only 13 miles west of Garden City,
Beaver Mountain Ski Resort offers
downhill skiing, snowboarding and
night skiing. Skiers of every age
and ability delight to the thrills of
“shushing” down the fabulous Utah
powder. Four chairlifts provide access
for all levels of skiers. Ski rentals are
available. Open 7 days/week,
9am-4pm, December-March.
Closed Christmas Day.
Off the groomed trails, you can
seemingly drive forever in the wide
open or climb the mountains for
an amazing view of Bear Lake and
the surrounding area. The season
starts in late November and extends
into April. The variety of terrain
and breathtaking scenery offers
snowmobilers of all abilities the
chance to find challenges and fun!
Local rentals available. Be sure to check Idaho
& Utah regulations if you bring your own.
Cross-Country Skiing
When winter comes to Bear Lake
Valley, you can often ski right from
your motel room. Excellent crosscountry skiing can be found on the
ATV trails of summer. Nearby Logan
Canyon offers scenic trails through
the mountain wilderness.
Winter & Fishing
Bear Lake is ice covered four out of
five years and jigging for trout and
whitefish is always productive in
January and February. When the lake
is open, jigging and trolling off the
rock pile can provide a limit of cisco
or trophy trout.
Monster Polar Plunge
and Cisco Disco
Every January, anglers wade
waist-deep in the icy water or fish
through the ice, dipping nets for the
Bonneville Cisco. Once the limit has
been caught, the crowds shift to the
State Park Marina where the Bear
Lake Monster Polar Plunge takes
place. Costumes are encouraged,
families and groups are welcome,
and every participant gets a prize!
Bear Lake Winter
Festival & Craft Fair
Over President’s Day weekend in
February; stop by the Bear Lake
Winter Festival and Craft Fair held
in Garden City, UT. Handmade crafts
and delicious chocolates make this
the perfect winter get away. You can
also enjoy music and dancing at the
Snowball Dance in Montpelier, ID
that weekend.
MUSEUMS
The National Oregon/
California Trail Center
at Montpelier
Paintings, historical displays and
live interpreters dressed in period
costume are utilized to help visitors
share in the “Living History” of the
trail. The heritage center depicts
the 2000-mile, five-month journey
on the Oregon Trail. A Wagon
Master guides visitors through
the interactive tour that includes
a ride in a simulated covered
wagon ride generated by advanced
computer technology. The visitor
has the opportunity to walk on
the soil that travelers passed over
hundreds of years ago in Clover Creek
Encampment of the NOCTC. Located
at the junction of US 89 &30 in
Montpelier at 320 N. 4th St.
Daily Living History tours May-Sept.
Be sure to visit Peg Leg’s Trading Post
gift shop. For more information and
open times call 1-866-847-3800 or
www.oregontrailcenter.org 
HISTORICAL MONUMENTS
The Rails & Trails
Museum
Historical
Monuments
Located within the Trail Center, view
displays of artifacts, diaries and relics
of the pioneers of Bear Lake Valley
including railroad memorabilia.
Basement of the National Oregon/
California Trail Center, 322 North 4th,
Montpelier. Open 10am to 5pm from
Memorial Day to Labor Day.
railsandtrails.net
Bear Lake Valley Historical
Marker located on Hwy 89 marks
the first Oregon Trail cut through
the valley.
Charles C. Rich Memorial
Paris Tabernacle, dedicated to the
first white settlers sent by early
Mormon pioneer leader, Brigham
Young, to settle the Bear Lake Valley.
Rendezvous Rest Stop marks the
site of mountain men rendezvous
held in the Bear Lake Valley during
the summers of 1826 and 1827.
Famous mountain men such as Jim
Bridger, Jedediah Smith and William
Ashley attended this well known
rendezvous.
The Historical Paris
Tabernacle
British Settlers Historical
Marker Bloomington, ID, dedicated
to early pioneers of British descent
that settled the Bear Lake Valley.
The Randolph War Memorial
and Laketown War Memorial
are dedicated to the veterans of
foreign wars.
The Tabernacle was completed by
Mormon pioneers in 1889. It was
designed by Don Carlos Young,
and is an impressive red sandstone
building quarried from Indian Creek
on the east side of Bear Lake. Tours
are conducted during the summer,
with frequent organ recitals. Paris,
Idaho. Open: Memorial Day to Labor
Day, 9:30 am to 5 pm
Wilford Woodruff
Home
Pioneer relics of early Mormon
pioneer leader. Hwy 16 in Randolph,
UT. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Call 800-448 2327 for open hours.
Gutson Borglum Monument
St. Charles, ID, honors the birthplace
of the sculptor of Mt. Rushmore.
bearlake.org
RECREATION & RENTALS
ATTRACTIONS
Bear Lake Fishing
Charters, Garden City
435-890-4551
Bear Lake National
Wildlife Refuge
Paris, ID • 208-847-1757
fws.gov
Bear Lake Funtime
Garden City
1217 S Bear Lake Blvd
435-946-3200 • bearlakefun.com
Bear Lake State
Park/UT
Garden City, UT
435-946-3343
Marina, beach access, boat
ramp, camping
Bear Lake State
Park/ID
St. Charles, ID
208-945-2325
Beach access, boat ramp,
camping
Paris Historical
Tabernacle
Paris, ID
Tours 9:30AM - 5:30PM Daily
Memorial Day - Labor Day
St. Charles, ID • 435-245-4422
[email protected]
Tours 10AM - 5:30PM Daily
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Bear Lake Water
Garden City Park • 435-757-9003
Adventures, Garden City
Bear Lake Water
Sports, Garden City
Blue Water Resort • 2126 S. Bear Lake
Blvd • 435-946-8611 • bearlakefun.com
Beaver Creek Lodge
Logan Canyon
12 miles W. of Garden City, US 89
435-946-3400 or 800-946-4485
beavercreeklodge.com
Minnetonka Cave
Beaver Mountain
Summer/Winter
Logan Canyon
15 miles W. of Garden City, US 89
435-753-0921 • skithebeav.com
GOLF COURSES
Cisco’s Landing
Garden City
Bear Lake State Park Marina
1030 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-2717
ciscoslanding.com
Delmas Equipment
Service, Laketown
65 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-757-8238
East Shore Rentals
Laketown
655 N Cisco Rd • 435-946-8900
bearlakefun.com
Epic Recreation at
2176 S. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-2297
Ideal Beach, Garden City epicrecreation.net
Epic RV Park,
Garden City
2410 S. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-2910
epicrecreation.net
Epic Adventure
Center, Garden City
201 N. Bear Lake Blvd
435-946-3742 • epicrecreation.net
KOA Campground
Garden City
Bear Lake Golf
Course
Garden City
2180 S. Country Club Dr
435-946-8742
bearlake.com
9-hole, driving range,
lessons, carts, club rentals
Bear Lake West
Golf Course
Fish Haven
4 miles N. of Garden City on
Hwy 89, 208-945-2744
bearlakewest.com
9-hole, driving range,
lessons, carts, club rentals
Montpelier
Municipal Golf
Course Montpelier
210 Boise St., 208-847-1981
montpeliergolfcourse.com
9-hole, driving range,
lessons, carts, club rentals
MUSEUMS
The National
Oregon/Califonia
Trail Center
320 N. 4th St., Montpelier, ID
208-847-3800 or 866-847-3800
oregontrailcenter.org
Living history tour.
485 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-3454
Paris Historical
Museum
Paris, ID
Artifacts & photo’s
Memorial Day - Labor Day
MW Quarter Horses
Laketown
795 SW Round Valley • 435-881-5056
Rails & Trails
Museum
10 AM - 5PM
Memorial Day - Labor Day
North Beach Rentals
St. Charles
7 miles E. of St. Charles on North Beach
Rd., 208-945-5500 • bearlakefun.com
320 N. 4th St., Montpelier, ID
208-847-3800 or 866-847-3800
railsandtrails.net
Randolph, UT • 800-448-2327
Performance Rentals
Garden City
1414 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-8735
bearlakefun.com
Wilford Woodruff
Home
Pioneer relics of Mormon leader
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Pioneering
Adventures, Paris
210 W 2nd N • 435-713-4059
pioneeringadventures.com
Allinger Community Theatre
Pugstones Ripples &
Waves Sporting
Garden City
20 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-2855
fishingbearlake.com
320 N. 4th St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-3800
oregontrailcenter.org
The Bear Lake Dance Place
535 W Logan Canyon Rd., Garden City, UT
435-757-7777
Rendezvous Beach
Rentals, Laketown
2 miles W. of Laketown • 435-946-2900
bearlakefun.com
Centre Theatre (Movie House)
804 Washington St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-1095
Renegade Raceway
Garden City
270 W. Hwy 89 • 435-213-5573
Garden City Pool
69 N. Paradise Parkway, Garden City, UT
435-946-2901 • gardencityut.us
Smokey Canyon
Outfitters, St. Charles
St. Charles Canyon • 307-885-4868
Jolara Lanes Bowling Alley
629 N. 4th St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-2489
Pickleville Playhouse
S. Bear Lake Blvd, Garden City, UT • 435-946-2918 or
435-755-0961 • picklevilleplayhouse.com
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Bear Lake
Memorial Hospital
164 S. 5th St., Montpelier, ID
208-847-1630
Full Service
Hospital
Bear Lake
Community
Health Center
325 W. Logan Hwy, Garden City, UT
435-946-3660 • 435-946-2770 - Pharmacy
Family practice
and urgent care
LODGING
LODGING
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Clover Creek Inn
243 North 4th Street, Montpelier,
ID 83254 • 208-847-1782
clovercreekinn.com
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Bear Lake Country Cabins
45 West Center St., St. Charles, ID
83272 • 208-945-2226
bearlakecountrycabin.com
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Bear Lake Rental Properties
65 W Logan Rd, Ste #9, Garden
City, UT 84028 • 435-881-9774
bearlakerentalproperties.com
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Montpelier Super 8
276 North 4th Street, Montpelier,
ID 83254 • 208-847-8888
super8.com
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Bear Lake Adventure
2810 North US Hwy 89, Fish Haven,
ID 83287 • 435-757-4776
bearlakeadventure.com
CO
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Rest Assured Inns
745 Washington St., Montpelier, ID
83254 • 208-847-1911
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Bear Lake Ranch House
52 North Pole Loop, Hwy 36,
Liberty, ID 83254 • 208-945-2150
bearlakeranchhouse.com
Bear Lake Vacation Rentals
and Management UT/ID
Bear Lake UT/ID • 888-977-8639
bearlakelodge.com
Bear Lake Timeshare
725 East 2200 South Bear Lake
Blvd, Garden City, UT 84028
435-946-3306
bearlakevacationcondos.com
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Blue Top Cabin
349 North Pole Loop, Hwy 36,
Liberty, ID 83254 • 208-320-1898
bluetopcabin.com
The Bluebird Inn
423 Hwy 89, Fish Haven, ID 83287
208-945-2571 or 800-797-6448 •
thebluebirdinn.com
Bear Lake View Properties
10 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City,
UT 84028 • 888-648-0538 or
435-946-8439 • bearlakeview.com
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CO
Bear Lake Cabin Rentals &
Property Management
10 S. Bear Lake Blvd. Garden City,
UT 84028 • 888-648-0538 or
435-946-9799
bearlakecabinrentals.com
Beaver Creek Lodge
Garden City, UT 84028
800-946-4485
beavercreeklodge.com
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Sutton’s Cabin
236 North Pole Loop, Hwy 36,
Liberty, ID 83254 • 208-467-3894
suttonscabin.com
Bear Lake Hermitage
6 South Main St., Paris, ID 83261
801-362-9360
bearlakehermitage.com
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Robinson Rental House
55 East 2nd St., Paris, ID 83261
208-690-0218 • bearlakeparis.com
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Paris Hotel
7th South Main, Paris, ID 83261
208-945-1079
bearlakeparishotel.com
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Bear Lake Chateau
193 West Foxridge Circle, Garden
City, UT 84028 • 435-650-7000 or
435-650-2055
bearlakechateau.com
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CO
Bear Lake Lodging
48 W. Logan Rd, Garden City, UT
84028 • 435-946-3300
bearlakelodging.com
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The Lodge Motel
50 South Bear Lake Blvd, Garden
City, UT 84028 • 888-648-0538 or
435-946-9799
bearlake.org
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C Blue Water Resort
CO 2126 South Bear Lake Blvd, Garden
H City, UT 84028 • 435-946-3333 or
800-756-0795 • bearlake.com
Cisco’s Landing at
Bear Lake State Marina
1030 North Bear Lake Blvd, Garden
City, UT 84028 • 435-946-2717 or
435-994-1649 • ciscoslanding.com
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CO
Harbor Village Reservations
Garden City, UT 84028
435-946-3448
harborvillagereservations.com
CO
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Ideal Beach Resort
2176 South Bear Lake Blvd, Garden
City, UT 84028 • 435-946-3364 or
800-634-1018 • idealbeach.net
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CO
Inn at Harbor Village
48 W Logan Rd, Garden City, UT
84028 • 435-946-3300
bearlakelodging.com
Inn at Snow Meadows
1006 Snow Meadows Dr, Garden
City, UT 84028 • 435-512-9974
innatsnowmeadows.com
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Laketown Lodge
11 North Main St., Laketown, UT
84038 • 801-755-3322
laketownlodge.com
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Gator’s Bed and Bath Cabins
120 South Main, Randolph, UT
84064 • 435-793-3170
The Bear Lake Convention and Visitors
Center does not guarantee the validity,
accuracy, or completeness of rates and other
information in this brochure. We suggest
you use the accommodation listing only as
a guide and contact individual listings for
additional information.
Visit bearlake.org and click “hot deals”
for lodging and vacation packages
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CAMPING
Montpelier
Ranger District
Montpelier Creek
KOA
208-847-0375 • Montpelier, ID
fs.fed.us/r4/caribou-targhee
Tent/RV
Epic RV Park
Tent/RV
Tent/RV/
Cabin/
Teepee
28501 Hwy 89 • Montpelier, ID
Full
208-847-0863 or 800-562-7576
hook-ups
koa.com
Bear Lake
Hot Springs
Tent/RV
Electricity
Bear Lake State
Park - ID
Tent/RV
11 miles East of St. Charles, ID
Full
888-922-6743 or 208-945-2325
hook-ups
parksandrecreation.idaho.gov
Rendezvous Beach
Rentals
Cabin
Bear Lake
North RV Park &
Campground
Tent/RV/
Cabin
220 North Main St., St. Charles, ID
Full
hook-ups 208-945-2941 • bearlakenorth.com
Traveland RV Park/
Bear Lake
Tent/RV
St. Charles Canyon
Campground
Tent/RV
Bear Lake KOA
Campground
Bear Lake State
Park - UT
Bear Lake State
Park - UT
Beaver Mountain
Blue Water Resort
Water
7 miles East of St. Charles, ID on North
Beach Rd • 208-945-4545
St. Charles, ID • 435-245-6521 or
877-444-6777 • recreation.gov
Tent/RV/
Cabin
485 North Bear Lake Blvd, Garden City,
Full
UT • 435-946-3454 or
hook-ups
800-562-3442 • bearlakekoa.com
Tent/RV
Rendezvous Beach, 2 miles Northwest
Full
of Laketown, UT on SR 30
hook-ups 435-946-3343 or 800-322-3770
stateparks.utah.gov
Tent/RV
Primitive
Camping
Tent/
RV/Yurt/
Lodge
15 miles from Garden City, UT Logan
Full
Canyon, Hwy 89 • 435-563-5677 or
hook-ups
866-652-4324 • skithebeav.com
Tent/RV
2126 South Bear Lake Blvd, Garden
Full
City, UT • 435-946-3333 or
hook-ups
800-756-0795 • bearlake.com
South Eden, Cisco Beach, Rainbow
Cove, & North Eden, East side
of Bear Lake • 435-946-3343
stateparks.utah.gov
Logan Canyon
Campgrounds
Tent/RV
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CAMPING
2410 South Bear Lake Blvd, Garden
Full
City, UT • 435-946-2910
hook-ups
epicrecreation.net
Water
Logan Canyon • 877-444-6777
recreation.gov
Logan, UT • 435-755-3620
Rendezvous Beach, 2 miles Northwest
of Laketown, UT on SR 30 435-9462900 • bearlakefun.com
145 North 300 West, Garden City, UT
Full
435-946-8444
Hook-ups
travelandbearlake.com
FOOD SERVICES
Bear Trapper Steakhouse
216 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-8484
Café Sabor!
82 N. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-3297
Cisco’s Landing at Bear
Lake State
Park Marina
Garden City, UT • 435-946-2717
Hometown Drive-In
105 N. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-2727
Jake’s
35 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-512-1805
Kerasma Restaurant
1006 Snow Meadows Dr., Garden City, UT • 801-651-4170
KOA Lakeview Market
485 N. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-4454
Labeau’s Drive In
69 N. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-8821
Labeau’s Too
75 N. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-2725
Lakeside Pizza
70 W. Logan Rd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-2870
Lodge Restaurant
50 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-2600
Merlin’s Drive-In
149 N. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-8499
Quick ‘N’ Tasty
28 N. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-2875
Pickleville Country Store
2123 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-2644
Pickleville Playhouse
2049 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-2918
Subway Restaurant
25 N. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-8998
Zip’s
32 W. 75 N., Garden City, UT
Dee’s Service
20 N Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-3372
2 miles W. of Laketown, UT at Rendezvous Beach
435-946-8952
AHO’s Expresso Deli
835 Washington St, Montpelier, ID • 208-604-0050
Arctic Circle
4th & Clay St. • 208-847-1755
Broulim’s Supermarket
130 South 4th St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-0662
Dan’s Drive In
733 Washington St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-1963
El Jaliciensa
194 North 4th St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-0520
Jensens’s Ag Market
120 North 8th St.Montpelier, ID • 208-847-0087
Jolara’s Pizza
629 North 4th St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-2489
The Mandarin Café
253 South 4th St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-2088
Laketown Drive-In at
Rendezvous Beach
Studebaker’s Pizza
802 Washington St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-3020
Merlin’s Drive-In
Laketown, UT • 435-946-8411
Subway Restaurant
285 North 4th St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-2353
2 miles North of Montpelier, ID • 208-847-1180
Gator’s Drive-Inn and
Game Room
120 S Main, Randolph, UT • 435-793-3170
Ranch Hand Trail Stop
Taco Time
218 North 4th St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-2912
Randolph Country Store
468 S. Main, Randolph, UT • 435-793-3939
Twisted Subs
450 Washington St., Montpelier, ID • 208-847-1310
The Sinclair Station
60 N. Main, Randolph, UT • 435-793-2475
Ice Cream Shoppe/
Bear Lake Hermitage
6 South Main St., Paris, ID • 801-362-9360
The Paris Grill
48 South Main St., Paris, ID • 208-945-1100
Paris Country Store
209 South Main, Paris, ID • 208-945-2292
Bear Cave Drive Inn
US Hwy 89, St. Charles, ID • 208-945-0927
Cooper’s at North Beach
101 North Beach Rd., St. Charles, ID • 208-945-1515
Minnetonka
Market & Café
US Hwy 89, St. Charles, ID • 208-945-2348
Cooper’s Restaurant
& Sports Bar at
Bear Lake West
Fish Haven, ID, 4 miles North of Garden City, UT
208-945-2222
Glady’s Place Fresh Deli,
Lottery & Liquor
2703 Hwy 89, Fish Haven, ID • 208-945-2306
Bear Lake Chevron
604 West Logan Rd. Garden City, UT • 435-946-3604
Bear Lake Pizza Co. and
Chocolate Bear
240 S. Bear Lake Blvd., Garden City, UT • 435-946-3600
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BEAR LAKE VALLEY’S TOP 50 ADVENTURE CHECK LIST
1. Play at the Beach
2. Explore the Paris Ice Caves
3. Eat a Raspberry Shake
4. Fish Bear Lake for one of Four
Endemic Species
5. Hike the Limber Pine Trail
6. Ride ATV’s on miles of trails
7. Go Horseback Riding
8. Try Stand up Paddle Boarding
9. Listen to an organ recital at the Paris
Tabernacle
10. Feed the fish at Cisco’s Landing
11. Drive around the Lake
12. Explore Minnetonka Cave
13. Improve your Golf swing
14. Enjoy dinner and a show at
Pickleville Playhouse
15. Visit the National Oregon/
California Trail Center
16. Race the kids around the track on
Go-Karts
17. Enjoy Utah and Idaho’s Bear Lake
State Park
18. Go birding at the National
Wildlife Refuge
19. Bike ride on our bike paths
20. Rent a UTV and go exploring with
your family
21. Hike to Bloomington Lake
22. Take the family Fishing at the
Laketown reservoir or Garden City
Heritage Park
23. Travel on the Scenic Byways
24. Walk the Board Walk at the
Garden City Park
25. Camp near the lake.
26. Go Dancing on the weekends
27. Hit some waves on a Jet Ski
28. Go Wakeboarding, Water
skiing or Tubing
29. Shop for souvenirs
30. Fly Fish Logan Canyon
31. Support the Farmer’s Markets
32. Listen to Live Music at local
restaurants
33. Sail away into the sunset
34. Visit Historical Sites
35. Enjoy a Massage
36. Swim year round at the Garden
City Pool
37. Soak in the Bear Lake Hot
Springs
38. Go Scuba Diving at Cisco Beach
39. Play at the City Parks
40. Look for the Bear Lake Monster!
41. Snowmobiling
42. Horse Drawn Sleigh Rides
43. Snowshoeing
44. Cross Country Skiing
45. Ice Fishing
46. Downhill Skiing
47. Snowboarding
48. Sleigh Riding
49. Wildlife Viewing
50. Ice Skating
ANNUAL EVENTS HELD IN THE BEAR LAKE VALLEY
Bear Lake Shake
What better way to kick of summer
than with a motorboat Poker run,
sailboat open house, and Dutch-oven
cook off? Family games, and kite
flying are also on the schedule for
this event held in June.
Butch Cassidy Days
The famous outlaw Butch Cassidy
robbed a bank in Montpelier, ID in
1893. Butch Cassidy Days is held in
July to commemorate this event.
Performances and the Allinger
Community Theatre, Side Walk Sales,
and a Shootout are all part of the
festivities.
Bear Lake County
Salmon BBQ
The Annual Bear Lake County Salmon
BBQ, held at the park in St. Charles,
ID, is just what your taste buds have
been waiting for. Fresh Alaskan
Salmon barbequed over hot apple
wood flames is the perfect meal on a
warm July day.
For Annual Winter Events see
the Winter Activities page.
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Raspberry Days
The harvest of the delicious raspberry
crop during August brings visitors
from all to Garden City to sample
these succulent treats. Come join in
the festivities the first weekend of
August with craft booths, parade,
rodeo and fireworks. Treat yourself to
a famous Bear Lake raspberry shake
all summer long!
Allinger
Community Theatre
With shows every month, the
Allinger Community Theatre provides
year round entertainment for locals
and visitors. Expect to see musical
performances, talent shows, comedy
acts, and much, much, more!
In November, the Holiday Craft Fair
and Tree Festival at the Oregon Trail
Center and Paris Craft Fair will have
just what you need to surprise your
loved ones Christmas morning.
Visit our website, bearlake.org for
a full listing of our calendar of events
including concerts held at the Allinger
Theatre and other community events.
For additional information on Idaho
call 1-800-VISIT-ID. 13-V-2 63M
800-448-BEAR (2327)
bearlake.org
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This brochure made possible by the Bear Lake Convention
and Visitors Bureau in cooperation with local businesses.