Bear Lake State Park

State Parks in St. Charles
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Bear Lake State Park is located along the shores of beautiful Bear Lake. Often referred to as the “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its turquoise blue water, Bear Lake is 20 miles long and is shared by Idaho and Utah. It is close to the Cache National Forest and Minnetonka Cave as well as the National Oregon Trail Center in Montpelier, Idaho. Families can camp, sail, scuba dive, water ski and swim from public beaches and lakeside campgrounds.

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Bear Lake State Park

Things To Know

  • Located on the North and East shores of beautiful Bear Lake.
  • The park can be accessed from US 89 at St.Charles, Idaho via the North and East Beach roads. The park is two hours south of Pocatello, Idaho and three hours north of Salt Lake City, UT.
  • Bear Lake State Park is open year round.
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