Bear Lake Rest Stop

Swimming and kayaking draw visitors to Bear Lake Rest Stop, where direct lake access sits alongside a newer-looking rest area with clean bathrooms. Locals frequent the beach area regularly. Reviewers confirmed the site accommodates big rigs, with one overnight stay recorded alongside four large vehicles. A sheriff confirmed one-night stays are permitted at the rest stop and on the adjacent public beach. Campers wanting developed facilities can look at Rendezvous Beach — Bear Lake State Park roughly a mile away.

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Map & DirectionsBear Lake Rest Stop is located in Utah near Laketown

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Overnight Parking

Coordinates

41.8570005700966 N
111.36374881437138 W

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OVERNIGHT PARKING

Overnight parking includes places that allow free one-night stays. Always confirm with local managers at commercial establishments. Please respect any posted overnight regulations.


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Reviewed Jul. 24, 2025

Bear lake

The area on Utah side has 3 public beach areas which includes the rest stop. Spoke with sheriff and he stated one night was okay on the public beach area and always allowed at rest stop area. We stayed just down from rest stop on beach area. Frequented by locals. Clean has bathrooms

Sitena
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Bear Lake Rest Stop by Mary S., July 24, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Bear Lake Rest Stop?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and excellent coverage for Verizon.