Bear Lake State Park

Idaho State Park

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Elevation5,900 ft
CampingYes
PetsNot allowed

Bear Lake State Park entrance fee

Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee required: $7 a day at most parks and $14 at premium parks (IDPR); waived with an Idaho State Parks Passport or MVEF annual sticker.

Bear Lake State Park hours

Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.

Hours as published by Idaho Parks and Recreation. Check the official page before a long drive.

About Bear Lake State Park

Bear Lake runs 20 miles by 8, half in Utah, and its turquoise water deepens so gently that the swimming area stretches well offshore. Take one of 47 serviced sites, or come back in winter to ice fish for the Bonneville cisco, a fish no other lake holds.

Things to do

  • 🚲 Biking
  • 🛶 Paddling
  • 🏊 Swimming
  • 🎣 Fishing
  • ⛵ Boating
  • 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

  • 🏕️ Campsites
  • 🚻 Restrooms
  • 👥 Group Sites
  • 🚤 Boat Ramp
  • 🚐 RV Dump Station
  • 🌿 Nature Center
  • ♿ Accessible Facilities
  • 🚫 No pets allowed

Camping options

  • Serviced Campsites
  • Group Campsites

Contact

Phone208-945-2325

Address25 East 300 North, St. Charles, ID 83272

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