Category: Bear Lake Recreation
Bear Lake Valley Recreation
Find Bear Lake boating, water skiing, jet skiing, rafting, kayaking, ATV trails, hiking, fishing, ski resorts, ice fishing, snowmobiling and much more!
ATV Trails & Maps
The Bear Lake Valley has hundreds of miles of ATV trails winding through our beautiful mountains in Utah and Idaho. You can find online and print maps on the websites below. Rich County/Bear Lake Interactive Trails Map on ArcGIS Southeast Idaho Interactive Trails Map on ArcGIS Rich County Trails Guide (PDF 8mb) Utah DNR State Park website has AT…
Beach Map
Bear Lake Beaches in Utah and Idaho Build a sand castle in Bear Lakes whitest, most pristine sand in Utah. Wade in the shallow water and float on your water toys and go for a swim! Most beaches have a boat dock to launch your boat and jet skis.
Bike and Hiking Trails
Photo by Mimi Lopez Photography Bear Lake Bike & Hiking Trails 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…
Bird Watching
Bear Lake Valley Bird Watching The entire Bear Lake Valley is a haven for birds of many species. The best place to go birding is at the Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge which is located on the north shore of Bear Lake. Over 1,760 acres of marsh, open water and grasslands have been dedicated to preserving bird and wildlife habitats. The reserve …
Boat Ramps
Boat Ramps in Bear Lake in Utah and Idaho Map of at Bear Lake Idaho and Utah boat ramps to dock your boat and jet skis. Please check Boat Ramp Conditions on the Utah State Park Boat Ramp Conditions website.
Byways & Scenery
Bear Lake Area Byways & Scenery The Bear Lake Valley is filled with beautiful scenery! Take a scenic road trip along the Oregon Trail Bear Lake Scenic Byway and learn about the history of the valley. Drive through beautiful the Logan Canyon Byway and view amazing scenery and wildlife. Wander the Bear Lake Valley countryside and mountains. Bear…
Cave Exploration
Explore Caves in the Bear Lake Valley Minnetonka Cave is a fascinating 9-room cave of stalactites, stalagmites and banded travertine that was originally found by grouse hunters. Don’t miss one of the most striking stalactites in the cave, called the Bride, known for its lacy appearance. Three stalagmites, over 10 feet high, have diame…
Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Bear Lake Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing When winter settles in to the Bear Lake Valley, you can often ski right from your room. Excellent cross-country skiing can be found at the Bear Lake Golf Course. Nearby Logan Canyon and Idaho’s Emigration Canyon also offer scenic trails through Bear Lake’s well-known pristine mountain …
Entertainment
Bear Lake Valley Entertainment There’s lots of great entertainment in Bear Lake including Dancing, Miniature Golf, Go-Karts, Movies, Bowling, Zip Lining and Live Concerts and Pickleville Playhouse Plays!
Fishing & Ice Fishing
Fishing & Ice Fishing Spots Learn all about fishing in the Bear Lake Valley. Explore Pugstone Sporting’s Awesome Fishing Map of Bear Lake!
Food & Drinks
Bear Lake Restaurants & Pubs Bear Lake offers all types of dining experiences including fine dining, restaurants, fast food, drive ins and convenience store delis. Don’t leave the valley without a famous Bear Lake Raspberry Shake! Several restaurants also serve alcohol.
Golf Courses
Bear Lake Valley Golf Courses Three beautiful and challenging Bear Lake Valley Golf Courses make for a perfect day of golf. They are open in the spring, summer and fall. Two golf courses with spectacular views of the Bear Lake are located on scenic hillsides by Garden City, Utah and Fish Haven, Idaho. The third is a challenging municipal course in…
History Activities
Bear Lake Valley Museums, Byways & Historic Activities History of the Bear Lake Valley | Monuments | Butch Cassidy The Bear Lake valley is a land rich in culture and history ranging from its pioneer ancestry and Oregon Trail to the influence of the railroad. So pull up a chair, sit a spell, and check out the links on the left to find out …
Horseback Riding
Horseback Riding in the Bear Lake Valley Trails in nearby Logan Canyon 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. Bring your own horses and there are tr…
Hunting
Hunting in the Bear Lake Valley Hunting in the Bear Lake valley dates back to the early settlers, native Americans and mountain men that first laid eyes on this area. Game birds and big game animals thrived in the valley. Today, the majestic Rocky Mountain Elk (Wapiti), the regal Mule Deer and the unique Shiras moose are elusive quarry of big game…
Snow Skiing
Bear Lake Valley Snow Skiing Winter opens the skiing and snowboarding season at our two excellent regional ski resorts. Beaver Mountain Ski Resort in nearby Logan Canyon and Pine Creek Ski Resort outside of Cokeville, Wyoming are located within an hour’s travel time from any place in the Bear Lake valley. Avoid those long lift lines …
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling in the Bear Lake Valley The Bear Lake valley and its surrounding mountain ranges have over 350 miles of groomed snowmobile trails and wide open play areas with no crowds and no fences! There are many connecting groomed trails that take you by spectacular wonders. Southeast Idaho Interactive Snowmobile Trail Map Northeast Utah I…
Sports Rentals & Stores
Bear Lake Recreation Equipment Rentals & Sales If you don’t own your own recreation equipment you can rent it! Rent ATVs, UTVs, RZRs, Boats, Sea-Doos, Jet Skis, SUP-Boards, Wakeboards and Snowmobiles. You can also buy beach toys, swimming gear, camping gear, fishing supplies and licenses.
Water Sports Map
BEAR LAKE WATER SPORTS Bear Lake straddles the Utah / Idaho state boundary line and has over 160 square miles 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 and water-skiing. Seven boat ramps are located around the lake, to make launching your boat a bre…