4 campgrounds with availability this weekend
Several cabin accommodations are available near Garden City on the shores of Bear Lake, including Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA Holiday and Bear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey. These cabins feature electricity, beds, and access to shared bathroom facilities with showers. Conestoga Ranch offers more luxurious options with king beds, private bathrooms, and claw foot tubs. According to one visitor, "The tent had a king bed, shower, and deep claw foot tub. The decor is charmingly rustic with log furnishings and tin and raw pipe for plumbing and accessories." Most cabins include picnic tables outside and access to communal fire pits, while the more upscale options feature private bathrooms and kitchen facilities.
Rustic and deluxe cabins are both available, depending on the location. Bear Lake KOAs offer standard camping cabins with basic amenities, while Sun Outdoors Garden City Utah provides options with more amenities including full hookups. Pet policies vary by location, with most KOA cabins being pet-friendly. A recent review noted, "We love this campground! There are a variety of ways to camp here, tent, RV, cabins and the set up allows for privacy. It really feels like a resort." Reservations are essential during summer months when Bear Lake becomes a popular destination for water recreation.
Most cabins include beds but require visitors to bring their own linens, towels, and toiletries. Basic cabins typically do not include kitchen facilities, though some may have microwaves or small refrigerators. More deluxe options at locations like Conestoga Ranch include kitchen access or on-site dining options. Many of the campgrounds feature on-site stores with basic provisions, though prices are typically higher than in town. Depending on the cabin type, cooking may be limited to outdoor grills or fire pits, with firewood available for purchase at most locations. Garden City has several grocery stores and restaurants for additional supplies and dining options.
"Reviewed by: The Crew at Hitched4fun.com If you are searching for a destination park that can easily accommodate a large group, the Bear Lake/ Marina Side KOA Holiday in Garden City, Utah,"
"There are a variety of ways to camp here, tent, RV, cabins and the set up allows for privacy. It really feels like a resort."
"This is a perfect place to go with family, because you basically share a site with the person next to you. We got to know our neighbors pretty good. Awesome place for kids."
"Smaller than the Lake Side KOA in town, but guest have access to facilities at both locations. Really appreciated the quiet location."
"It's pet-friendly, has full hookups, picnic tables, and wifi. The nice thing about this campground is it does have a beach as well as water/lake access."
"Location is great to be close to the lake with full hook ups. The resort uses EVERY square inch so it feels very crowded."
from $55 - $65 / night
"Located in Garden City, Utah on the beautiful Bear Lake Conestoga Ranch offers luxury tents and a chance to stay in a covered wagon."
"Good views of Bear Lake. Prices range from $209-$399 per night."
"The site is well maintained, and the A-frame cabin on the site was perfect for our family of 5. The cabin and campsite has no electricity and no water, so you need to pack it all in."
Available this weekend
from $35 / night
"A special friend has built a cabin right on the river. I have been so blessed to have shared fun times on razor rides on all the many trails up the Mountainside."
"Lots of space for people"
Available this weekend
from $15 - $849 / night
"I like staying at KOA’s during road trips - I choose a cabin so I can have a bed, there are plenty of things for the kids to do and everyone can find their pace/place to wind down from the day."
"We booked a tent site online and pulled in around 8 pm on a Monday night shortly after the covid shutdown. It was raining and the temperature was 37 degrees and due to drop to 29 overnight."
"We love state parks and decided to try Hyrum Stare Park for a couple of nights as we were heading south. This state park is basically in the middle of a neighborhood of a small community."
"Got in late around 2100. Plenty of spots available in the back without electric. I did get a spot right next to the lake. Has picnic table, firepit, and charcoal grill available."
Campground full this weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $40 - $400 / night
"Super clean park, bathrooms were very clean and well lit. I got a tent site with electric hook up, spot is long so you have plenty of space along with a small grill."
"The office was very good to work with the park looked well maintained we came in the fall so the fun summer stuff was put away."
LegendA nice campground. About to close for the season so I was the only one here. Its currently dry. The water was shut off and whatnot. Lots of spots. Some better than others! I bet this place would be stunning when the leaves are green and lush!
GuideThis is one of the best campgrounds around. The owners are amazing and the location with large trees for shade. Deck with BBQs. Big hangout area in grass. We hold a fishing tourney here every year and we all love hanging out at the campground after!
LegendNice KOA. Clean, friendly staff, convenient location, but construction across the street. Looks like a new neighborhood may be going in. This would drop the rating to a 3 but it is not their fault. Pool available on request. Our site seemed wider than some. For passing through it is great. Not sure I’d stay here for days unless needing to be in Brigham City. Peek view of the Great Salt Lake.
GuideWe camped here with our 4 boys on a Wednesday and Thursday night end of July. We almost had the place to ourselves!
Super family friendly! The kids loved the waterpark. The slides were a blast! Big water slides for our older boys, and a baby pool, splash pad and little kid water slide for the 3 year old.
The pool is on the warmer side, 90°-95°F. It can feel a bit warm on a hot day. But the kids never complained. Very budget friendly for the price. Tons of lifeguards, which was nice for added safety.
Pool has a cool history, and feels very vintage in a good way! Super charming.
We never did the hot soaking pools because it was too hot. But would be awesome in winter!
Trailer/rv sites D49-D57 seemed the best in the park. Tons of shade, and backed up to an open space for the most incredible sunsets!
Has a swing set, sandbox, basketball court and volleyball court for kids to play.
Flushing toilets in multiple spots, showers that you have to pay quarters to use. If you use the pool, free showers in the locker room.
Had a good amount of basic supplies in the main office. And a fun snack bar with ice cream, swirl cones, pizza, nuggets, burgers, etc.
The spots are pretty close together. We really lucked out and had the whole row to ourselves Wednesday night. Almost completely full on Thursday night. Felt way more cramped with all the extra trailers.
The kids absolutely loved it, and so did we! Would definitely do this trip again!
ScoutWe liked staying at sun outdoors. It was a quiet place with about 200 spots. A pool, hot tub and playground.
You can walk or drive to the beach that I think is exclusive to sun outdoors
GuideThe whole family loved this spot! My son loved the pool and the playground. The lady that helped us check in a spot last minute was soo nice! We arrived almost at closing time and she kept the pool open for us to enjoy! Very accommodating and kind. They even have a kitchen that serves food so we didn’t have to worry about cooking food! They also have unlimited pancakes, cereal, and coffee in the morning. The spot was just far enough in from the main road that it was quiet. The showers and bathrooms were clean. Had a great fire and a wonderful stay!
TravelerWe were driving south from Yellowstone and and to fly off from SLC two days later. We were looking for a spot to stop for the night that wasn’t too urban. Downata has been a blessing. Quiet place with amazing hot springs and very modern pools. Also many sport activities for the kids. An amazing sunset and great people at the desk that were both extremely kind and welcoming but also allowed us to check out a tad later for us to enjoy the site in the morning! Amazing memories for sure. Thank you from Switzerland
Patrick
ScoutThis location is good. Has grass at most spots and was clean. There are too many spots per sq ft. so everyone is really close together. Many amenities and in good repair.
ScoutLocation is great to be close to the lake with full hook ups. The resort uses EVERY square inch so it feels very crowded. Our site was okay, but we were right next to the dumpster and shower/bathroom facility so everyone wanted to walk thru our site instead of walking around. It was surprisingly quiet for the amount of people there. The private "beach" was not too crowded compared to Roundevous Park. Their beach does have a lot of rocks, so bring water shoes and dogs aren't allowed. But if you walk towards the left side of their private "beach" there is less rocks and you can take your dogs to that side of the beach. Place was good for the 4th and the site was good (next time I would block off the shortcut trail to keep people from walking thru).
Cabins near Garden City, Utah range from basic structures to upgraded accommodations with amenities not found in standard campsites. Located at approximately 5,900 feet elevation along the eastern shore of Bear Lake, Garden City experiences warm summer days with cool evenings and significant temperature drops after sunset. The turquoise waters of Bear Lake create high demand for waterfront accommodations during peak season from June through August.
Water activities: Rent equipment at Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA Holiday where beach access provides easy lake entry. A visitor noted the campground is "close to Bear Lake Marina and rentals and tons of great activities" including "basketball, pickle ball, bounce area, mini golf, shuffle board, sand volleyball, and a pool as well as hot tub."
Mountain biking: Forest trails surrounding Garden City offer varied terrain for riders of all skill levels. Near Egan Basin Guard Station, there are "nice trails nearby for hiking and mountain biking and ATVs. Also there is a stream that runs along the road to the cabin that is available for fishing."
Nearby fishing spots: Streams and creeks in the area offer alternatives to lake fishing. At Cub River Lodge & RV Park, campers can enjoy "razor rides on all the many trails up the Mountainside" and access to "the Cub river" which flows through the property.
Privacy options: Secluded sites at smaller facilities offer more quiet than larger resorts. According to one camper at Bear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey, it's "smaller in size and way less amenities than the other KOA but way more quiet. If you're looking to have a more peaceful stay, this is your place."
Cabin amenities: Modern features in some cabins include unexpected comforts. At Bear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey, "cabins are new with TV (local channels only), microwave and refrigerator."
Bathroom facilities: Clean, modern washrooms remain important to cabin campers without private facilities. Sun Outdoors Garden City Utah receives praise for its bathhouse: "The bathhouse was very clean. Did seem less busy than the KOA."
Seasonal considerations: Late spring through early fall marks the operational window for most cabin facilities. Most Garden City area cabins close by mid-October, with Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA Holiday operating "April 1 to October 15" and Bear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey running "May 1 to Sept 23."
Booking timeline: Reserve months ahead for summer stays, especially for holiday weekends. During peak season, cabins fill quickly as "Bear Lake becomes a popular destination for water recreation."
Noise levels: Site selection matters for peace and quiet. One visitor at Sun Outdoors Garden City Utah noted it "seems like it is one of the closer campgrounds to the water" and "did seem less busy than the KOA."
Kid-friendly activities: Playground access can determine family happiness during downtime. Bear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey is "awesome for kids. They loved all the activities available to them. Right close to the shops and ice cream shakes."
Site selection: Consider proximity to facilities when choosing cabin locations. At Montpelier Creek KOA, families appreciate that it's "nestled right beside the creek. The scenery all around is beautiful rolling, green hills. Very quiet and clean. Clean restrooms and just 2 miles from town."
Cabin configuration: Check bed arrangements before booking for family comfort. Many cabins require bringing your own bedding and have limited sleeping capacity, though some offer flexibility as "the covered wagons are super unique and can sleep up to six."
Utilities and hookups: Confirm available connections before booking cabin stays. Some cabins like those at Hyrum State Park Campground come with "w/e and about a dozen sites with dry camping. All the sites are paved (even the dry camping sites) and level. Grassy and shady on most sites."
Extended stays: Cabin features become more important for multi-night visits. Cabins with kitchen facilities and private bathrooms provide more comfort for longer stays, though basic cabins may only include "picnic tables outside and access to communal fire pits."
Proximity to supplies: Location relative to stores matters for cabin campers. Montpelier Creek KOA has a "shop at the campsite has basic necessities, snacks, and drinks" while other locations require bringing all supplies as "it is about an hour + to get somewhere where you can get water or other supplies."
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