Family Fun
North Beach State Park is by far the most popular destination for visitors to Bear Lake County, Idaho. To get there, head south on Dingle Road through the town of Dingle. The road is paved until you get to the south end of town, then it turns into a very well maintained, graded road. Stay on this road for about 6 miles, turn right on North Beach Road and proceed to the State Park entrance. It is much faster to enter the state park from the east because most people come from the west and the line of cars can get quite long. The entrance fee is $5 per car. We strongly advise you to arrive as early as possible to claim your spot on the beach, especially on weekends and holidays. The beach fills up quickly and park officials will close the gates once it reaches capacity. There is a ramp at the state park for off-loading boats and other watercraft. Prepare to have your watercraft inspected before you are allowed to put it in the water. There are a few picnic tables at the beach but these are taken very quickly by the early birds. Airbnb has marked the wrong location on their map. They have marked East Beach, which is a good alternative if North Beach is full.
24 locals recommend
North Beach State Park
4772 N Beach RdNorth Beach State Park is by far the most popular destination for visitors to Bear Lake County, Idaho. To get there, head south on Dingle Road through the town of Dingle. The road is paved until you get to the south end of town, then it turns into a very well maintained, graded road. Stay on this road for about 6 miles, turn right on North Beach Road and proceed to the State Park entrance. It is much faster to enter the state park from the east because most people come from the west and the line of cars can get quite long. The entrance fee is $5 per car. We strongly advise you to arrive as early as possible to claim your spot on the beach, especially on weekends and holidays. The beach fills up quickly and park officials will close the gates once it reaches capacity. There is a ramp at the state park for off-loading boats and other watercraft. Prepare to have your watercraft inspected before you are allowed to put it in the water. There are a few picnic tables at the beach but these are taken very quickly by the early birds. Airbnb has marked the wrong location on their map. They have marked East Beach, which is a good alternative if North Beach is full.
Lava Hot Springs is about 60 miles northwest of our Bear Lake Cape House. The spa and swimming pool is an awesome place to take the whole family. Get more information at https://lavahotsprings.com/.
102 locals recommend
Lava Hot Springs
Lava Hot Springs is about 60 miles northwest of our Bear Lake Cape House. The spa and swimming pool is an awesome place to take the whole family. Get more information at https://lavahotsprings.com/.
The Oneida Narrows is a great place for tubing on the Bear River with some mild whitewater to make it interesting. Most people put in at Red Point Campground about 41 miles from our home. Get more information at https://www.blm.gov/visit/redpoint-campground.
Oneida Narrows
The Oneida Narrows is a great place for tubing on the Bear River with some mild whitewater to make it interesting. Most people put in at Red Point Campground about 41 miles from our home. Get more information at https://www.blm.gov/visit/redpoint-campground.
Sightseeing
Bloomington Lake is at the end of a short hike in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest located west of the town of Bloomington, Idaho. Get more information at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/bloomington-lake-trail.
27 locals recommend
Bloomington Lake
Bloomington Lake is at the end of a short hike in the Caribou-Targhee National Forest located west of the town of Bloomington, Idaho. Get more information at https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/idaho/bloomington-lake-trail.
Paris Ice Cave is located in beautiful Paris Canyon and is best visited from late July to September. Get more information at https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/paris-ice-cave.html
20 locals recommend
Paris Ice Cave
Green Basin RoadParis Ice Cave is located in beautiful Paris Canyon and is best visited from late July to September. Get more information at https://www.utahoutdooractivities.com/paris-ice-cave.html
Minnetonka Cave is located west of Bear Lake, about 26 miles from our home. Get more information at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ctnf/recarea/?recid=70736.
33 locals recommend
Minnetonka Cave
Minnetonka Cave RoadMinnetonka Cave is located west of Bear Lake, about 26 miles from our home. Get more information at https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/ctnf/recarea/?recid=70736.
Interesting place for a visit if you some time to kill in Montpelier.
12 locals recommend
Butch Cassidy Museum
833 Washington StInteresting place for a visit if you some time to kill in Montpelier.
A fun place to learn something about the trail that thousands of people followed to the west.
22 locals recommend
The National Oregon/California Trail Center
320 N 4th StA fun place to learn something about the trail that thousands of people followed to the west.
City/town information
Garden City, Utah is the home for all things raspberry, about 29 miles from our home. It is the place to go if you want a tasty raspberry shake. Get more information at https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/garden-city.
28 locals recommend
Garden City
Garden City, Utah is the home for all things raspberry, about 29 miles from our home. It is the place to go if you want a tasty raspberry shake. Get more information at https://www.visitutah.com/places-to-go/cities-and-towns/garden-city.
Nearest town
Although there are no services in Wardboro, we are located just 5 miles from Montpelier, where you can find a grocery store, gas stations, ATMs and a few restaurants. To get into town, take Dingle Road and head north to connect up with US Highway 30. Turn left on the highway and head west to Montpelier. The center of town is the intersection of US Highway 30, named 4th St. in Montpelier, and US Highway 89, named Washington St. Of course, the main attraction to the area is Bear Lake and we are just 13 miles from North Beach State Park.
Montpelier
Although there are no services in Wardboro, we are located just 5 miles from Montpelier, where you can find a grocery store, gas stations, ATMs and a few restaurants. To get into town, take Dingle Road and head north to connect up with US Highway 30. Turn left on the highway and head west to Montpelier. The center of town is the intersection of US Highway 30, named 4th St. in Montpelier, and US Highway 89, named Washington St. Of course, the main attraction to the area is Bear Lake and we are just 13 miles from North Beach State Park.
Food scene
Studebaker's Pizza
802 Washington StIt's quaint but we love the pizza here.
Every town it seems has Mexican restaurant and Montpelier is no exception. We really like this place and go there often.
El Jaliciense
194 N 4th StEvery town it seems has Mexican restaurant and Montpelier is no exception. We really like this place and go there often.
Ranch Hand Trail Stop
23200 US-30The Ranch Hand is just a truck stop but we love to go here for breakfast.
Traveler advice
Getting around
How to get to Bear Lake
North Beach State Park is by far the most popular destination for visitors to Bear Lake County, Idaho. To get there, head south on Dingle Road through the town of Dingle. Stay on this road for about 6 miles, turn right on North Beach Road and proceed to the State Park entrance. It is much faster to enter the state park from the east because most people come from the west and the line of cars can get quite long. The entrance fee is $5 per car. Airbnb has marked the wrong location for the beach on their map. They have marked East Beach, which is a good alternative if North Beach is full.