There are loads of activities at Bear Lake, Utah. Swim, fish, sail, and jet-ski on the lake. You can also ride horses, snowmobiles, and ATVs, or hike on the natural trails. Stay in the lodges or camp—there are a range of options. Don’t leave without trying a famous raspberry shake.

Bear Lake shares borders with Utah and Idaho, and there are several notable beaches. Garden City Park Beach, Bear Lake State Park Marina, and Rendezvous Beach all have water sports rentals and are in the southern half of the lake in Utah. North Beach, bordering Idaho, is popular.

Yes, you can walk around Bear Lake, or at least on trails next to the shore. There’s the Bear Lake Trail/Bear Lake Legacy Pathway, which is 4.8 miles (7.7 kilometers) long. It’s an easy and accessible trail, paved and flat so strollers, cyclists, and walkers can share the trail.

Yes, you can swim at Bear Lake. But know that there is no lifeguard on duty, so you’ll be swimming at your own risk. The water temp is generally chilly at around 55-65°F (13-18°C) in summer. Swim with a buddy, and don't get too cold.

Visitors come to Bear Lake year-round. It depends on what activities you’d like to do. Swimmers, kayakers, hikers, and boaters come in the spring, summer, and fall. But when it gets chilly, the snow starts falling, making ideal conditions for riding snowmobiles or going ice fishing.

Yes, Bear Lake is worth visiting. It’s a top destination spot for visitors from Utah and Idaho and those farther afield. Come for water activities, like swimming, boating, and fishing, and also for things on land, like riding ATVs, snowmobiles, or horses, or going for a hike.