Bear Lake State Park

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Happy National Wildlife Day from Bear Lake State Park! 🌊Bear Lake State Park is famous for its vibrant turquoise water, ...
09/04/2026

Happy National Wildlife Day from Bear Lake State Park! 🌊
Bear Lake State Park is famous for its vibrant turquoise water, but it is also a critical habitat for Idaho’s diverse wildlife. The surrounding wetlands and clear waters provide a safe haven for everything from migrating waterfowl and majestic moose to the unique, native fish swimming below the surface.
Wildlife conservation is vital to keeping this beautiful ecosystem healthy. We can all do our part to protect these animals by keeping our beaches clean, securing food from curious creatures, and respecting nesting areas along the shore.
Let's preserve the "Caribbean of the Rockies" for all its wild residents! 🏔️🦌

We have our August TOP PHOTO winner for Bear Lake State Park! Congratulations to Bree May on your beautiful photo! Bree,...
09/02/2026

We have our August TOP PHOTO winner for Bear Lake State Park! Congratulations to Bree May on your beautiful photo! Bree, please email [email protected] to claim your swag!

VOTE NOW! Photos are in no particular order… Please click like or love to vote on your favorites. On Wednesday we will a...
08/31/2026

VOTE NOW! Photos are in no particular order… Please click like or love to vote on your favorites. On Wednesday we will announce the winner of TOP PHOTO for August!

Who says beach days are just for humans? Even our local wildlife knows that Bear Lake State Park is the ultimate spot to...
08/30/2026

Who says beach days are just for humans?
Even our local wildlife knows that Bear Lake State Park is the ultimate spot to celebrate ! Known as the "Caribbean of the Rockies," our famous turquoise waters and sandy shores are a favorite for swimmers, paddlers, and apparently... wading moose! 🫎
PHOTO CREDIT: Tammy Jo Baggett
How are you spending your National Beach Day? Drop your favorite Bear Lake beach photo in the comments below! 👇📸

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾Today, we’re celebrating our four-legged adventure buddies—the tail-waggers, trail troopers, ...
08/26/2026

🐾 Happy National Dog Day! 🐾

Today, we’re celebrating our four-legged adventure buddies—the tail-waggers, trail troopers, stick collectors, and professional squirrel watchers! 🐶🌲
So grab the leash, pack the treats and water, and let your pup lead the way! Because every good adventure is better with a little extra wagging. ❤️Make sure to leash up, scoop the p**p and respect pet-restricted areas!

Photo Courtesy: Jeremy Covington Broadhurst

IT’S TRIVIA TUESDAY! 🥤☀️A summer trip to Bear Lake State Park isn't complete without spending a day on the water and sto...
08/26/2026

IT’S TRIVIA TUESDAY! 🥤☀️
A summer trip to Bear Lake State Park isn't complete without spending a day on the water and stopping for a world-famous local treat!
Question: Which delicious fruit grown locally is celebrated every August with its own festival and turned into legendary milkshakes?
A) Huckleberry
B) Raspberry
C) Blackberry
D) Cherry
Drop your best guess without looking it up in the comments below! We'll post the correct answer in the comments tomorrow. Stay tuned to see if you got it right!
PHOTO CREDIT: Kathleen Wittner

LAST CALL! Submit your Bear Lake State Park photos by August 26th, for a chance to win swag and be our next cover photo ...
08/20/2026

LAST CALL! Submit your Bear Lake State Park photos by August 26th, for a chance to win swag and be our next cover photo feature! Photos submitted from previous Top Photo months are welcome to enter as well! Be sure the photo is taken of Bear Lake State Park of Idaho to be eligible.

Is it too early to ask for snow at the Caribbean of the Rockies? ❄️This summer heatwave has us dreaming of crisp air, qu...
08/17/2026

Is it too early to ask for snow at the Caribbean of the Rockies? ❄️
This summer heatwave has us dreaming of crisp air, quiet shores, and fresh snowfall!
Until then, what’s your favorite way to stay cool at Bear Lake right now: cooling off in the famous blue water at North Beach, or relaxing in the shade at East Beach? Drop your pick below! 👇

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25 East 300 North
Saint Charles, ID
83272

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