Heavy tree cover and a short trail behind the south bathrooms that opens onto views of Bear Lake at sunrise: these are the details that bring campers back to Sunrise Campground year after year. Set within Cache National Forest above the lake on Highway 89, roughly ten minutes west of Garden City, the campground sits at elevation in dense forest, with 27 sites spread across back-in and pull-through configurations. Sites are spacious and well-shaded. Most include a fire ring and picnic table.
The wooded layout gives individual sites a degree of separation that in-town campgrounds along Bear Lake tend to lack. Reviewers consistently describe the campground as quieter and more removed than alternatives closer to the water. "Way fewer people and way more remote than in town camping," notes GoWhereYouAreDraw N. The tradeoff is that Bear Lake itself requires a short drive to access directly. A rest area roughly half a mile from the campground provides flushing toilets and open sightlines toward the lake, which several visitors mention as a worthwhile short walk.
Wildlife sightings come up frequently in reviews. Cell service is available, though at least one reviewer notes it requires walking to the road rather than relying on in-camp reception. Firewood is sold on-site, which matters given that several reviews flag evidence of campers cutting live trees, a practice that creates hazards and depletes the surrounding forest. Pets are welcome, and water hookups are available for RVs up to 36 feet.
The access road has a reputation worth noting. Multiple reviewers flag rough conditions, so towing a larger rig or arriving after wet weather warrants caution. The campground runs from mid-June through late September, with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Weekends in July and August tend to draw more visitors; late June and early September see lighter use. Camp host presence has varied across seasons, and at least one reviewer documents a site assignment dispute that went unresolved due to an absent host, so confirming reservation details before arrival is a reasonable precaution.
Campers wanting a different setup nearby can consider OsoBlu Bear Lake Yurts for a yurt-based stay, or KOA Trail Side, Garden City, UT for a more developed option closer to town.
Description
Overview
Sunrise Campground is close to Bear Lake Summit, just 6 miles west of Garden City and Bear Lake, Utah, at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Visitors to the Bear Lake area are treated to a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, hiking and scenic driving.
Recreation
Limber Pine Trail, a one-mile loop that's perfect for families, begins less than a half-mile from the campground. It leads to a 500-year old Limber Pine. Bear Lake Summit is one mile away and offers picnic tables, interpretive displays and breathtaking views of Bear Lake.
Facilities
Sunrise is made up of two loops of single-family sites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Natural Features
A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the site, providing partial shade and nice privacy between sites. Summer wildflowers are abundant.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (385) 273-1100.
Nearby Attractions
Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah/Idaho border and is just 6 miles from the campground. Outdoor activities abound at Bear Lake, with endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Sightseeing and scenic driving are popular activities.
Charges & Cancellations
Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation. Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount. You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Late Cancellations Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival. Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply. Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee. Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge. No-Shows Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival date. If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees. Refunds Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure. Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location. Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card. Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy. Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure. Recreation.gov Billing Information Reservation transaction will appear on customer's credit card statements as "Recreation.gov 877-444-6777." Changes to Policies and Procedures Recreation.gov reserves the right, when necessary, to modify reservation policies. These policies were last updated July 2018.
Fee Info
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app) 24 single sites - $27.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle per single site 2 glamping sites - $118.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle Day Use - $15.00 Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check) Firewood - $9.00 (paid on-site cash/check only)
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsSunrise Campground is located in Utah near Garden City
Directions
From Logan, Utah, take Highway 89 east for 31 miles, then turn south onto FR102. Follow for .6 miles to campground. Sunrise is one mile west of Bear Lake Summit and 6 miles west of Garden City, Utah.
Address
Sunrise Campground
Garden city, UT 84028
Coordinates
41.92 N
111.4602778 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/28/26
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- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/28/26
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/28/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 11 usersLast on 7/28/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 7/28/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
- Yurts
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
Drive Time
- 38 min from Logan, UT
- 1 hr 22 min from Ogden, UT
- 1 hr 49 min from Salt Lake City, UT
- 2 hrs 8 min from Pocatello, ID
















