Bear Lake
About 2 hr 30 min by car from Salt Lake City
A turquoise lake on the Utah–Idaho border, famous for raspberry shakes.
Why locals go
The summer lake weekend.
Visiting Salt Lake City?
At 2 hr 30 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Salt Lake City for your flight home.
What to book
- Rent a boat or paddleboard
- Raspberry shakes in Garden City
- Minnetonka Cave tour
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Lakeside cabin
- Sunset paddle
With friends
- Boat and wakeboard day
- Beach bonfire
When to go
June to September.