Quieter and smaller than its counterpart down the road, Bear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey sits in Garden City, Utah, operating from May through late September. Sites run close together, which some campers find draws neighbors into easy conversation, though those prioritizing space may want to plan accordingly. The campground accommodates RVs up to 65 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer, and a dump station is also available on site.
The campground sits farther from Bear Lake than the Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA Holiday, which reviewers consistently note, though the lake and mountain roads are described as close enough for day trips. Guests here can request passes to access the larger KOA's pool and facilities, which extends the amenity set without requiring a site change. Cabins on site are noted as newer, with televisions, microwaves, and refrigerators included. Campfire rings are reportedly deep with no built-in grill, so bringing a portable camp stove or gas grill is worth considering. As Alicia V. puts it, this location is "smaller in size and way less amenities than the other KOA but way more quiet."
Pets are allowed, and the campground is within easy reach of Garden City shops and the area's well-known raspberry shakes. Campers who prefer direct lakeside access or more facilities may find Cottonwood Campground at Bear Lake State Park a worth considering as an alternative.
Description
Beautiful 20-mile-long Bear Lake is the undisputed star at this KOA. Build sandcastles, take a swim or launch a kayak or paddleboard in the lake's remarkable turquoise waters. Boats and personal watercraft have an easy launch about 2 miles away. Take your off-road vehicles on nearby trails or explore the backcountry on a guided horseback ride. Explore the local area in nearby Garden City, stores celebrate the region's raspberry crop with jams, syrups and yummy shakes, and the Pickleville Playhouse features a Western-style cookout with a family theater show. The Logan Canyon Scenic Byway weaves southwest from Garden City through mountain forests and wildflower meadows.
Back at the campground, relax by the campfire at your RV, Tent or Camping Cabin site. The campground features amenities and recreation including Kamp K9 for off leash fun for your furry companions, a playground, a jump zone, basketball court and a general store stocked with camping essentials.
Fee Info
Adults 18+, Kids 7-17, Free 0-6
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsBear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey is located in Utah near Garden City
Directions
From jct UT State Hwy 30 & US 89: Go 1/4 mi W on US 89, then 200 yds N on 300 West
Address
145 N 300 W
Garden City, UT 84028
Coordinates
41.94996389 N
111.40050936 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 7/29/26- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 42 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/29/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 25 usersLast on 7/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 42 usersLast on 7/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 16 usersLast on 7/29/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 45 min from Logan, UT
- 1 hr 29 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 56 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 2 min from Pocatello, ID
