Bear Lake Valley Resources
City and County Resources
Garden City, Utah
Garden City is a small town on the Utah/ Idaho border along the beautiful Bear Lake, nicknamed the “Caribbean of the Rockies.”
Montpelier, Idaho
Montpelier has a rich history and is part of Bear Lake County in Southeastern Idaho.
Bear Lake County, Idaho
Welcome to the most southeastern territory in the great state of Idaho . . . Bear Lake County.
Rich County, Utah
Rich County, Utah, a narrow region bordered by Wyoming and Idaho, has a rich history of fur trappers, pioneer settlements, and agriculture, with its economy now diversified by Bear Lake’s recreational development.
Laketown, Utah
Laketown, Utah, a small settlement in Rich County founded in 1864, is known for its agricultural heritage and proximity to Bear Lake, contributing to its scenic and recreational appeal.
St Charles, Idaho
St. Charles, Idaho, is a small city in Bear Lake County with a 2025 population of 201, founded by Mormon pioneers led by Apostle Charles C. Rich, named in his honor, and known for its recreational opportunities along Bear Lake.
Bloomington, Idaho
Bloomington, Idaho, is a small city in Bear Lake County with a 2025 population of 215, founded in 1864 by Mormon pioneers, known for its scenic location near Bear Lake and agricultural heritage.
Paris, Idaho
Paris, Idaho, is a small city in Bear Lake County with a 2025 population of 541, founded in 1863 by Mormon pioneers led by Charles C. Rich, known for its historic Paris Tabernacle and proximity to Bear Lake’s recreational areas.
Bear Lake Tourism
Bear Lake, straddling the Utah-Idaho border, is a vibrant tourist destination known as the “Caribbean of the Rockies” for its turquoise waters, attracting visitors with activities like boating, jet skiing, swimming, fishing, hiking, and camping
Community Resources
National Oregon/California Trail Center
Exhibits and a simulated 1850s wagon train experience bring to life the challenges of westward expansion.
Butch Cassidy Museum
The Bank of Montpelier was established in 1891 as the first chartered bank in Idaho and became famous after Butch Cassidy and his Wild Bunch Gang robbed the bank on August 13, 1896
Pickleville Playhouse
Welcome to the most southeastern territory in the great state of Idaho . . . Bear Lake County.
Discover Area Guides
Publishing local guides for visitors and locals
Daughters of Utah Pioneers
The Bear Lake Company DUP Museum is located in the National Oregon-California Trails Center
Bear Lake School District
We will prepare every student to enter the college or career of their choice.
