Bear Lake State Park

Brilliantly blue waters combined with sandy beaches are what call park visitors to play, fish, boat, sail, and camp here at Bear Lake State Park. Minerals (calcium carbonate) suspended in the lake’s waters, reflecting back the sunlight, are what help create its spectacular aqua-blue color.

Located in the beautiful Bear Lake Valley in Rich County, there are three distinct recreation areas — State Marina, Rendezvous Beach, and the park’s Eastside areas —which offer a variety of recreational opportunities. Whether you plan on visiting for a day, weekend, or more, Bear Lake offers some of the best picnicking, camping, boating, fishing, sailing, or hiking that you will find in the great state of Utah.

3 Distinct Areas of the Park

Marina: Located on the north end of Garden City and the location of the park’s office. This area provides access to the lake with a seven (7) lane launch ramp. There is also a small beach area on the north side of the Marina. The Marina has 361 long-term boat slips, which are rent from May 1 to October 31. Twenty one (21) boat slips can be rented by the night.

Rendezvous Beach: Accessible near the southwest “corner” of Bear Lake, Rendezvous Beach is separated into four (4) distinct campgrounds, as well as the day use beach area. The campgrounds are Birch, Big Creek, Cottonwood, and Willow.

Eastside: Along the east side of Bear Lake. Accessed via Cisco Road – Includes the areas known as First Point, South Eden, Cisco Beach, Rainbow Cove, and North Eden. Distances vary from four miles to 13 miles north on Cisco Road from Laketown and the Cisco Road and SR 30 Junction.

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Marina Hours: Open Year Round
Gates open: 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Marina Concession: Bear Lake Fun
Quiet Hours: 10 p.m. until 7 a.m.

Phone: 435-946-3343
 
Management
Park Manager: Richard Droesbeke
Assistant Park Manager: Jeff Fry
Building and Grounds Supervisor: David Pratt

Activities

 Biking
 Beach Area
 Boating
 Camping
 Equestrian
 Fishing
 Geocache
 Hiking
 JR. Ranger
 Kayak
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 OHV
 Picnicking
 Swimming
 Waterskiing
 Wildlife

Amenities

 Beach Access
 Boat Launch
 Boat Slips
 Drinking Water
 Dump Station
 Fire Pits
 Group Camping
 Marina
 Parking
 Pavilion Sites
 Pets Allowed
 Picnic tables
 Ranger Station
 Rentals
 Restrooms
 Showers
 Sewage Disposal
 Visitor Center

Lodging

 Cottage
 Hookups-Full
 Hookups-Partial
 RV
 Tent Pad
 Water In Site

Map

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Events

Bear Lake Marina Expansion

The Utah Division of Facilities Construction and Management, in partnership with the Utah Department of Natural Resources, is planning to begin construction of an expansion to the Bear Lake marina in early 2025. The 2005 Bear Lake State Park Resource Management Plan originally identified the need for Marina expansion to accommodate additional visitors through expanded boat ramps and additional slip availability.

Bear Lake marina expansion aerial map.

Additional Hours and Info

Marina

Hours: Open Year Round
Gates Open: 6 a.m – 11 p.m.
Marina Concession: Bear Lake Fun
Phone: 435-946-5800

Rendezvous Beach

Hours: Open May 1 – Approx. third weekend of October
Gates Open: 7 a.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Beach Concessions: Bear Lake Fun
Phone: 435-946-2900

Eastside

Hours: First Point, Cisco Beach and Rainbow Cove launch ramp: Open year-round
North Eden, Rainbow Cove and South Eden campsites:
Open: May 1 – October 31 (approx.)
Eastside Concessions: Cozy Casitas
Phone: 208-812-1292