IDAHO UTAH 800.448.2327 • bearlake.org BEAR LAKE QUICK FACTS Elevation: 5,923 ft When you see Bear Lake for the first time, you’ll know why it’s Length: 20 miles often referred to as the Caribbean Width: 8 miles of the Rockies. Shoreline: 48 miles Surface: 112 sq miles The turquoise waters invite you to dive in and enjoy the many Depth: 208 ft recreational activities Bear Lake Miles Around: 109 miles has to offer year-round. ENDEMIC FISH SPECIES There are literally thousands of (Found only in Bear Lake) square miles of fun that include Bonneville Cisco beaches, boating, fishing, water sports, hiking, snow skiing, ice Bear Lake Whitefish fishing, snowmobiling, exploring, Bonneville Whitefish history, and so much more! Bear Lake Sculpin beach umbrellas and food because SPRING it’s easy to lose track of time and SUMMER spend the entire day at the lake. Bear Lake Valley is typically cooler FALL than surrounding areas, which Bear Lake has over 70,000 acres makes it perfect for summertime of water. It’s so large you often feel getaways. Even with the cooler air, like you have the lake to yourself. the water is great for swimming There are numerous boat ramps and wading. and access points for whatever fun Take in the cool breezes and you like best. easy waves as you enjoy the The shallow beaches are perfect breathtaking 360˚ views. for swimming or getting started on your paddle board, kayak, canoe, #visitbearlake or raft. Bring plenty of sunscreen, Create an adventure every day. SPRING Bear Lake Valley has an impressive checklist of things to do. Most are SUMMER within an hour’s drive, and you’d be FALL surprised what you can cram into The water is great, but Bear Lake one day. Valley offers much more during The Minnetonka cave is a must-see, the warm weather months. but bring a jacket because it’s a • HORSEBACK RIDING constant 40˚ F year-round. • CAVE EXPLORING Whatever the adventure, remember • BACK COUNTRY ATV to bring the proper gear and snacks. • CAMPING & PICNICS • HISTORICAL TOURS And don’t forget to pick up a world- • WILDLIFE VIEWING famous raspberry shake. They’re • GOLF & GO CARTS dynamite! • BRIDGERLAND ADVENTURE PARK trailhead. Hike less than a mile to a TRAILS beautiful glacial lake surrounded by BEAR LAKE SCENIC BIKE TRAIL spacious high-mountain pastures and Enjoy this 5-mile paved trail from trails. 4-wheel drive recommended. Utah Bear Lake State Park Marina HIGHLINE TRAIL to the Bear Lake waters on the This 55-mile trail is open to hiking, Southwest side. horseback riding, motor bikes, and GARDEN CITY WALKWAY mountain bikes. A raised wooden path to the lake PARIS PEAK TRAIL at the Garden City Park. Follows an old road bed, providing LIMBER PINE TRAIL panaramic views of the surrounding A relaxing 1-mile loop to a 2,000 hills. year-old limber pine. LOGAN CANYON TRAILS BLOOMINGTON LAKE TRAIL Home to several great trails, there’s Follow an unpaved road through a path for all skill levels. Bloomington Canyon to reach the (Visit bearlake.org for maps) FISHING OR ICE FISHING WINTER When Bear Lake is covered in ice, SNOWMOBILING January and February are great for Bear Lake Valley has over 350 miles whitefish and trout. Try jiggin’ off the of groomed trails and open spaces rock pile for cisco or trophy trout. with no crowds or fences. The season BEAR LAKE MONSTER WINTERFEST starts in late November and extends Held every January, this is the into April. biggest event of the season! It DOWNHILL SKIING includes: Monster Cisco Disco – Just 13 miles west of Garden City, Join hundreds of anglers at dawn as Beaver Mountain Ski Resort offers they dip nets for Cisco to be entered downhill skiing and snowboarding for in the Monster Cisco Tournament. all skill levels. Monster Plunge – Jump in the icy lake at the marina. Prizes given to CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING the best costumes; all proceeds go Ski all day following ATV summer to charity. Plus the Monster Chili trails into the back country. Cookoff is fun and tasty! 2,000-mile, five-month journey GUTZON BORGLUM MONUMENT CHARLES C. RICH MEMORIAL HISTORIC on the Oregon Trail. Interactive This monument honors the Located by the Paris Tabernacle, Bear Lake was first inhabited by tours include a simulated covered St. Charles birthplace of the the memorial is dedicated to the Shoshone Tribes that lived in the wagon ride generated by advanced Mt. Rushmore sculptor. first white settlers sent by Mormon area for hundreds of years. Its computer technology. Walk on pioneer leader, Brigham Young, to soil that travelers passed over PARIS TABERNACLE settle the Bear Lake Valley. rich abundance soon attracted fur Designed by Don Carlos Young and trappers and pioneers who traded hundreds of years ago in Clover Creek Encampment of the NOCTC. completed by Mormon pioneers BRITISH SETTLERS with the Shoshone at the south end HISTORICAL MARKER Located at the junction of US 89 in 1889, the Tabernacle is an of the lake. Today the area is still Located in Bloomington and and 30 in Montpelier at 320 N. 4th impressive red sandstone building referred to as Rendezvous Beach. dedicated to early pioneers of Street. Daily Living History tours quarried from Indian Creek on British descent who settled the The first permanent settler of take place May-Sept. Be sure to the east side of Bear Lake. Tours Bear Lake Valley. Bear Lake Valley was a crusty old visit Peg Leg’s Trading Post gift run through the summer. Open Memorial Day to Labor Day, 9:30 one-legged mountain man named shop. For more information and RENDEZVOUS REST STOP Thomas “Peg Leg” Smith. He set hours call 866-847-3800 or visit am to 5 pm Marks the site of a mountain men up trading posts in the 1840s oregontrailcenter.org rendezvous held in the Bear Lake that supplied travelers for their Valley during the summers of 1826 journey along the famous Oregon/ UTAH and 1827. Famous mountain men WILFORD WOODRUFF HOME California Trail. such as Jim Bridger, Jedediah Features pioneer relics of the early Smith, and William Ashley attended. Mormon pioneer leader. Hwy 16 in IDAHO BUTCH CASSIDY MUSEUM Randolph, UT. Open Memorial Day THE NATIONAL OREGON/ FREE ADMISSION. Established in to Labor Day. Call 800-448-2327 CALIFORNIA TRAIL CENTER 1891, the Bank of Montpelier was for hours. IN MONTPELIER robbed by Butch Cassidy and his Paintings, historical displays, gang in 1896. The museum sits at BEAR LAKE VALLEY HISTORICAL MARKER and live interpreters dressed in 833 Washington St. in Montepelier Located on Hwy 89, marks the first period costume take visitors back ID. Take home a souvenir from the Oregon Trail cut through the valley. in time to get a glimpse of the gift shop! butchcassidymuseum.com ATTRACTIONS Bear Lake Funtime 1217 S Bear Lake Blvd Bear Lake National Paris, ID • 208-847-1757 Garden City 435-946-3200 • bearlakefun.com Wildlife Refuge fws.gov Bear Lake Water Garden City Park • 435-730-6559 Bear Lake State Park Garden City, UT Marina, beach access, Adventures, Garden City Utah 435-946-3343 boat ramp, camping Bear Lake Rentals Blue Water Resort • 2126 S. Bear Lake St. Charles, ID Beach access, Garden City Blvd • 435-946-8611 • bearlakerentals.com Bear Lake State Park Idaho 208-945-2325 boat ramp, camping Beaver Creek Lodge 12 miles W. of Garden City, US 89 Logan Canyon 435-946-3400 or 800-946-4485 Historic Paris Paris, ID Tours 9:30 am - 5:30 pm beavercreeklodge.com Tabernacle Memorial Day - Labor Day Beaver Mountain Summer/Winter 15 miles W. of Garden City, US 89 Minnetonka Cave St. Charles, ID Tours 10 am - 5:30 pm Logan Canyon 435-753-0921 • skithebeav.com 435-245-4422 Memorial Day - Labor Day [email protected] Bloominite Rentals Bloomington 208-9456-1249 • bloominiterentals.com Bridgerland Adventure 722 S. First Light Drive, Garden City GOLF COURSES Park, Garden City BLAP.rocks • 435-946-2246 Bear Lake Golf Course 2180 S. Country Club Dr 9 holes, driving range, Garden City 435-946-8742 • bearlake.com lessons, carts, club rentals Ciscos Charters Text or Call Chartered Lake Tours 435-994-1649 4 miles north of Garden City Bear Lake West Golf 9 holes, driving range, on Hwy 89 • 208-945-2744 Course, Fish Haven lessons, carts, club rentals Delmas Equipment 65 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-757-8238 bearlakewest.com Service, Laketown Montpelier Municipal 210 Boise St. • 208-847-1981 9 holes, driving range, Epic Recreation at Ideal 2176 S. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-2297 Golf Course, Montpelier montpeliergolfcourse.com lessons, carts, club rentals Beach, Garden City epicrecreation.net Spa at Water’s Edge 88 S. Bear Lake Blvd Manicures, pedicures, Epic RV Park 2410 S. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-2910 Garden City 435-946-9730 massages, facials & more Garden City epicrecreation.net thebearlakeresort.com/thespa Epic Adventure Center & 201 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-3742 Charter, Garden City epicrecreation.net MUSEUMS Grape Room 65 West Logan Rd • 208-840-0937 Garden City escapeatbearlake.com The National 320 N.4th St., Montpelier, ID Living History tour Oregon/California 208-847-3800 or 866-847-3800 KOA Campground Trail Center oregontrailcenter.org Garden City 485 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-3454 Paris Historical Paris, ID Bear Lake State Park Marina Artifacts and photos Marina Rentals Museum Memorial Day - Labor Day Garden City 940 N. Bear Lake Blvd • 435-946-5800 bearlakefun.com/marina-rentals/ 320 N.4th St., Montpelier, ID MW Quarter Horses Rails & Trails Museum 208-847-3800 or 866-847-3800 10 am - 5 pm Laketown 795 SW Round Valley • 435-881-5056 railsandtrails.net Memorial Day - Labor Day 833 Washington St, Montpelier, ID North Beach Rentals 7 miles east of St.