Description

The Caribbean-blue waters of Bear Lake are nestled high in the Rocky Mountains at the Utah-Idaho border. Waterskiing, swimming, scuba diving, and sailing are favorite activities. Anglers enjoy fishing for cutthroat, mackinaw and whitefish. Winter draws snowmobilers, ice anglers, and eagle watchers. Three state-owned facilities provide boating access, and camping and day-use opportunities.

Bear Lake Marina on the western shore, offers a group day-use pavilion and boat slip rentals.

Bear Lake Rendezvous Beach is located on the south shore near Laketown on State Route 30. The Beach includes Willow group-use area, and the Cottonwood, Birch and Big Creek campgrounds. All campgrounds provide modern restrooms and hot showers, and many sites offer utility hookups. A wide, sandy beach is popular with groups. A local concessionaire provides small boat rentals.

Bear Lake Eastside provides six primitive campgrounds and two boat ramps. Activities include scuba diving, boating, and fishing. Drinking water is available nearby at the South Eden Campground.