Bear Lake turquoise waters and mountain views

Things to Do Near Bear Lake

From turquoise waters to snowy slopes — adventure is minutes away.

Activities & Attractions

Bear Lake is a year-round destination with something for everyone.

Bear Lake Swimming & Beaches

5 min drive

Known as the 'Caribbean of the Rockies' for its stunning turquoise water, Bear Lake offers miles of sandy beaches perfect for swimming, paddleboarding, and soaking up the sun.

SwimmingPaddleboardingSandy beachesCrystal-clear water

Boating & Water Sports

6 min to marina

Bear Lake Marina has boat rentals, jet skis, and everything you need for a day on the water. Wake boarding, tubing, sailing, and kayaking are all popular.

Boat rentalsJet skiingWater skiingKayakingTubing

Famous Raspberry Shakes

5 min drive

Bear Lake is famous for its wild raspberries! Cruise into Garden City for world-famous raspberry shakes, jams, and treats at local shops.

Raspberry shakesLocal shopsGarden City dining

Raspberry Days Festival

5 min drive

Bear Lake's biggest annual event! Held each August in Garden City, Raspberry Days features a parade, rodeo, craft vendors, live music, and of course — all things raspberry.

Annual paradeRodeoCraft vendorsLive music

Hiking & Nature Trails

Various

Explore trails through Cache National Forest, from easy nature walks to challenging canyon hikes. Limber Pine Nature Trail and Logan Canyon offer stunning scenery.

Cache National ForestLogan CanyonLimber Pine TrailWildlife viewing

Fishing

5 min drive

Bear Lake is home to the rare Bonneville cisco and cutthroat trout. Fish from the shore or rent a boat. Logan River offers excellent fly fishing too.

Bear Lake fishingLogan River fly fishingBonneville ciscoCutthroat trout

Golf

10 min drive

Hit the links at Bear Lake West Golf Course, a scenic 9-hole course with mountain and lake views.

Bear Lake West Golf CourseMountain views9-hole course

Climbing & Rappelling

20 min drive

Logan Canyon offers world-class rock climbing and rappelling for all skill levels, with stunning limestone formations and canyon views.

Logan CanyonRock climbingRappellingAll skill levels

Mountain Biking & Cycling

Various

Ride trails around Bear Lake and through Logan Canyon. Options range from easy lakeside paths to challenging mountain terrain.

Mountain bikingRoad cyclingLogan Canyon trails

Pickleville Playhouse

5 min drive

A Bear Lake tradition! This family-friendly summer theater in Garden City puts on hilarious comedy shows and melodramas that the whole family will love.

Live comedyFamily-friendlySummer showsGarden City

Beaver Mountain Skiing

10 min drive

Utah's most affordable family ski resort is just 10 minutes away! Beaver Mountain offers great terrain for all levels, with short lift lines and a laid-back vibe.

SkiingSnowboardingFamily-friendlyAffordable lift tickets

Snowmobiling

Direct access from cabin

Hit 350+ miles of groomed snowmobile trails right from the cabin's backyard! Direct backcountry access means you can ride straight out the door.

350+ miles of trailsDirect cabin accessGroomed trails

Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing

Various

Explore winter wonderland trails through the Bear Lake valley and surrounding mountains on cross-country skis or snowshoes.

Cross-country skiingSnowshoeingWinter trails

Ice Fishing

5 min drive

Bear Lake freezes in winter, creating prime ice fishing conditions. Bundle up and try your luck at catching cutthroat trout through the ice.

Bear Lake ice fishingCutthroat troutWinter adventure

Bear Lake State Park

6 min drive

Beautiful year-round access to Bear Lake's shores with picnic areas, nature trails, and some of the best views of the turquoise water.

Beach accessPicnic areasNature trailsScenic views

Wildlife at Your Doorstep

Right outside the cabin!

The cabin itself has frequent visitors — moose, deer, and wild turkeys regularly wander through the property. You never quite know which wildlife will drop by during your stay! The broader Bear Lake valley is also home to elk, eagles, and a variety of migratory birds.

Moose sightingsDeer on the propertyWild turkeysEagle spottingBirdwatching

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