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Bear Lake Overlook

Garden City, UT

Views

A pullout on US-89 just past Bear Lake Summit, beyond the head of Logan Canyon, with the first view down to Bear Lake’s turquoise water. The descent to Garden City from here is steep with switchbacks.

Nearest town
Garden City, UT
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
41.9219, -111.4549

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Logan Canyon and Bear Lake to Idaho’s hot springs

141 mi9 stops3 days

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Campsites nearby

  • Bear Lake KOA TrailsideMotorhome stopover
    3 mi from Bear Lake Overlook
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  • KOA Marina Side CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    4 mi from Bear Lake Overlook
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  • Willow CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Bear Lake Overlook
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  • Birch CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    8 mi from Bear Lake Overlook
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  • Cottonwood CampgroundCampsite
    8 mi from Bear Lake Overlook
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  • Big Creek CampgroundMotorhome stopover
    8 mi from Bear Lake Overlook
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