Paris Idaho Tabernacle
Paris, ID
A red sandstone Romanesque church built by Mormon settlers in 1889, with stone hauled from quarries across Bear Lake. Free guided tours run in summer; the town sits on US-89.
The Paris Tabernacle, officially the Bear Lake Stake Tabernacle, is a Romanesque red-sandstone church in Paris in southeastern Idaho, in the Bear Lake Valley. Mormon settlers built it between 1884 and 1889 to plans by Joseph Don Carlos Young, with William Budge as supervisor. Wilford Woodruff dedicated it on 15 September 1889.
The settlers hauled the sandstone with horse and ox teams from Indian Creek Canyon, nearly 18 miles (about 29 km) away. The church seats about 2,000 people, was refurbished in 2004 and 2005, and has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 8 December 1972. Inside you will see wooden ceilings and stone carvings; a small museum displays settlers' heirlooms.
According to the Bear Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau, the site is open daily from 9 am to 5 pm from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend. A free self-guided tour is offered, and guided tours in summer. Check exact times beforehand.
- Nearest town
- Paris, ID
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 42.2272, -111.4000
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
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Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- South Eden CampgroundCampsite21 mi from Paris Idaho TabernacleTentsCaravansToilets
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FAQs
Where is Paris Idaho Tabernacle?
Paris Idaho Tabernacle is in Paris, ID, at GPS 42.2272, -111.4000. It is about 19 mi from Garden City.
Can you camp near Paris Idaho Tabernacle?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Paris Springs Campground, about 5 mi away; within 25 mi there are 27 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Paris Idaho Tabernacle?
Paris Idaho Tabernacle is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Logan Canyon and Bear Lake to Idaho’s hot springs.
What is there to see near Paris Idaho Tabernacle?
Places worth a stop nearby: Bear Lake Overlook (21 mi), Tony Grove Lake (26 mi), Soda Springs Geyser (31 mi) and Lava Hot Springs (41 mi).
When is the best time to visit Paris Idaho Tabernacle?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)