Bear Lake State Park is located in Idaho, USA. It lies between the Bear River Mountains and Bear Lake and is situated along the northern shore of Bear Lake. The park is famous for its beautiful turquoise water, sandy beaches, and swimming and boating activities.
Bear Lake State Park Location Map,Garden City, Utah
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Top Attractions Inside Bear Lake State Park
- Bear Lake Shoreline 鈥� Scenic lakefront ideal for swimming, picnicking, and enjoying mountain views.
- Boat Launch & Fishing Areas 鈥� Access points for boating, kayaking, and trout fishing.
- Picnic Areas & Pavilions 鈥� Equipped spots for family gatherings and lakeside relaxation.
- Camping Grounds 鈥� RV and tent camping with convenient lake access and natural surroundings.
- Hiking Trails 鈥� Short trails around the park offering lakeside walks and wildlife viewing.
- Birdwatching & Wildlife Viewing 鈥� Opportunities to see waterfowl, deer, and other local wildlife.
- Winter Recreation 鈥� Ice fishing and snow-related activities when the lake freezes in winter.
Bear Lake State Park Facts
| Official Name | Bear Lake State Park |
| Location | Garden City, Rich County, Utah, USA (surrounding Bear Lake on the Utah鈥揑daho border) |
| Latitude & Longitude | Approx. 41.94掳 N, 111.39掳 W |
| Total Area | Park includes multiple units around the lake; Bear Lake itself is 109 square miles (70,000+ acres) 鈥� shared by Utah & Idaho |
| Established | 1973 (Utah State Park designation) |
| Founder | State of Utah (Utah Division of Parks and Recreation) |
| Managed By | Utah Division of State Parks |
| Region | Northern Utah / Bear Lake Valley |
| Address | 940 N Bear Lake Blvd, Garden City, UT 84028, USA (Marina office) |
| Zip Code | 84028 |
| Area Code | 435 |
| Currency | United States Dollar (USD, $) |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time (MT) 鈥� UTC鈭�7 Standard / UTC鈭�6 Daylight Saving |
| Theme / Concept | Outdoor Recreation, Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Scenic Lake Views (鈥淐aribbean of the Rockies鈥�) |
| Sections / Units | Bear Lake Marina 鈥� Rendezvous Beach 鈥� Cisco Beach 鈥� East Side Areas (Day-use zones, beaches, and boat launches) |
| Famous Attractions | Bear Lake Marina 鈥� Rendezvous Beach 鈥� Turquoise/blue waters 鈥� Cisco Beach (diving) 鈥� Garden City Raspberry Shakes |
| Annual Visitors | Approx. 1鈥�1.5 million annually (varies by season) |
| Entry Fee Type | Paid Day-Use or Annual State Park Pass |
| Ticket Price Range | $15鈥�$20 per vehicle (seasonal rates vary); boat launch and camping fees extra |
| Ticket Options | Day-Use Pass 鈥� Utah Annual State Parks Pass 鈥� Camping Reservations 鈥� Boat Launch Permits |
| Best Time to Visit | June鈥揝eptember for warm water & boating; January鈥揊ebruary for Bonneville Cisco fishing run |
| Nearby Airport | Logan-Cache Airport (LGU) 鈥� 40 miles; Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) 鈥� 125 miles |
| Transportation | Car access via US-89 鈥� Marina boat rentals 鈥� Beach access parking 鈥� RV parking at campgrounds |
| Official Website | https://stateparks.utah.gov/parks/bear-lake/ |
Distances from Bear Lake State Park to Nearby Landmarks
- Paris, ID 鈥� 16 km (10 mi)
- Montpelier, ID 鈥� 48 km (30 mi)
- Garden City, UT 鈥� 3 km (1.9 mi)
- Bear Lake Marina 鈥� 2 km (1.2 mi)
- Rendezvous Beach 鈥� 4 km (2.5 mi)
- St. Charles, ID 鈥� 20 km (12 mi)
- Fish Haven, ID 鈥� 10 km (6.2 mi)
- Laketown, UT 鈥� 12 km (7.5 mi)
- Bear Lake Overlook 鈥� 5 km (3.1 mi)
- Bear Lake State Park Visitors Center 鈥� 0 km (0 mi)
- Logan, UT 鈥� 90 km (56 mi)
- Bear Lake West Shore 鈥� 8 km (5 mi)
- St. Charles Canyon 鈥� 25 km (15.5 mi)
- Garden City Beach 鈥� 3 km (1.9 mi)
- Wyoming Border 鈥� 75 km (46.6 mi)
- Preston, ID 鈥� 70 km (43 mi)
- Bear Lake North Shore 鈥� 10 km (6.2 mi)
- Utah State Route 30 鈥� 2 km (1.2 mi)
- Island in the Lake 鈥� 4 km (2.5 mi)
- Alpine, UT 鈥� 85 km (53 mi)
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