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Bear Lake
- Where
- Garden City, UT (Rich County)
- Indoors or outdoors
- Outdoors
- Good for
- outdoor lovers
Updated October 22, 2026
Bear Lake is a natural freshwater lake on the Idaho–Utah border in the Western United States. About 109 square miles (280 km2) in size, it is split about equally between the two states; its Utah portion comprises the second-largest natural freshwater lake in Utah, after Utah Lake.
About Bear Lake
Bear Lake is a lake or reservoir in Garden City, Utah, in Rich County. It's an outdoor activity. The nearest other lake or reservoir is Bear Lake (Idaho-Utah), about 1.1 miles away, with 14 more within 30 miles. It's a good fit for outdoor lovers.
More lakes & boating nearby
Bear Lake (Idaho-Utah)Lake & Boating · Garden City · 1.1 mi
Bear Lake State Park MarinaLake & Boating · Garden City · 3.6 mi
Lago del OsoLake & Boating · Garden City · 3.8 mi
Bear Lake MarinaLake & Boating · Garden City · 4.0 mi
Run Bear LakeLake & Boating · Garden City · 4.2 mi
Crescent LakeLake & Boating · Beaver Mountain · 15.5 mi
Make a day of it
Eat nearby
- Hometown Drive In · American · 4.0 mi
- The Hungry Bear Pizza & Subs · Pizza, Sandwich · 4.2 mi
- Bear Trapper Steakhouse · American · 4.3 mi
Places to stay
- Sunrise Resort at Harbor Village · Hotel · Garden City · 3.9 mi
- Epic Getaways and Retreats · Hotel · Garden City · 3.9 mi
Common questions
Where is it?
Garden City, Utah.
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