Horseback Riding
For trail riding around beautiful Bear Lake, you can bring your own horses to explore trails in the Cache and Caribou National Forests, or take a guided ride with one of several outfitters in the area.More »
Bird Watching
Birds and wildlife are abundant in the Bear Lake area, but one of the best areas for birdwatching is the Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge, about 10 miles from Montpelier, Idaho. The refuge is home to sandhill cranes, herons, snowy egret, white pelicans and a variety of ducks and geese. Walking trails take you to view the birds and other wildlife found at the refuge.More »
Hiking and Biking Trails
Hiking and mountain biking are popular activities around Bear Lake, which is surrounded by national forests. It's even possible to road bike all the way around the lake, a distance of about 50 miles. Bicycle rentals are available at the Bear Lake KOA.More »
Snowmobiling
In winter the Bear Lake area becomes a snowmobiler's paradise, with hundreds of miles of trails. Use your own equipment or rent equipment from one of several outfitters in the area.More »
Golf
The Bear Lake area boasts three beautiful golf courses - Montpelier City Golf Course, Bear Lake Golf Course, and Bear Lake West Golf Course. All three are nine hole courses.More »
Snow Skiing
Beaver Mountain, about 15 miles from Bear Lake, offers affordable snow skiing with six lifts. Adult day passes are only $45.
40000 East Highway 89, Garden City, UT 84023
(435) 946-3610More »
Fishing
Bear Lake is known for trophy-size cutthroat trout and lake trout. In winter, the Bonneville Cisco, which live only in Bear Lake, can be caught with nets through holes in the ice.More »