Bear Lake State Park - Utah

Address:Garden City, Utah

Bear Lake is known for its intense turquoise blue water, which is colored by the reflection of limestone deposits in the lake. The 70,000 acres of beautiful water here draws visitors to water ski, wake board, and swim in the warm months and fish in the winter. Other cold weather activities include skiing and snowmobiling on over 350 miles of groomed trails. There are plenty of campgrounds available here for overnight guests and the Park is a great place for reunions as well as conventions. Bear Lake also hosts annual events such as Mountain man rendezvous - a recreation of historic meetings between mountain men and Native Americans, along with Bear Lake Raspberry Days, so if you're in the area, be sure to drop by.

Bear Lake is often called the Caribbean of the Rockies for its intense turquoise-blue water. As visitors catch their first glimpse of the lake, they marvel at its color and wonder what makes the lake so blue. The unique color is due to the reflection of the limestone deposits suspended in the lake. Each season lends its own characteristic to the lake. Year-round, visitors enjoy a number of recreational and cultural activities. Experience the rush of snowmobiling. Ski at a family-owned resort. Navigate your personal watercraft across the turquoise water. Feel the rod-bending excitement of a Bear Lake cutthroat on the end of your fishing line. Sail off into the sunset. Explore America's past and discover the stories of the hearty souls that settled this area.