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485 North Bear Lake Road, Garden City, UT 84028
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Bear Lake/Garden City KOA Campground
3.0 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
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Washington DC, District of Columbia
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
“Might be ok if you have kids”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 November 2011 via mobile
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We arrived here at 6pm, there was not a soul working there, and very few guests, it was mid-September, so probably out of season. We were tent camping, it was just ok. The saving grace is the new showers which were really appreciated, but on balance not worth the money, it is the most expensive campsite we have ever stayed at in the USA. Views are average, the lake is beyond the road, with no signs indicating how to get to it, as a row of houses borders the lake and a road in between. Maybe in the summer it's more fun if you're with kids, but I'm not convinced.

A tent nearby was occupied by a couple of old Idaho boys who couldn't take their liquor and the yelling during the night was unnerving, especially as there was no one on hand to complain to. To add insult to it all we had to wait for staff to come in the morning to pay. Not recommended, unless you have no choice.

  • Stayed September 2011
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 2 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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Utah
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“Great showers, family friendly, and friendly neighbors”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

We stayed at this location for 3 nights, and my kids enjoyed the trampoline area, and the small playground. Our trailer was really close to our friendly neighbors, and the hook-ups worked for the most part. The layout of the facility could use some rearrangement. Especially where you pull into the left of the building; traffic builds up and can become a hassle move around. The exit is to the far back of the resort.

Compare to other 'recreational trailer' areas, this appears the best choice when visiting Bear Lake.

  • Stayed July 2011, travelled with family
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Sydney, Australia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Busy, good facilities, good location.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 September 2011

We stayed here labor day weekend so it was very busy. The campground has some good facilities - pool, minigolf, bikes, tractor rides, but we only used the bathrooms as we went out on the lake all day. The campfires are a nice touch and the store has everything you could ever need and more. The only negative would be that it is quite noisy, there are signs saying that quiet hours are from 11pm-7am but people don't seem to take notice. I bought earplugs from the campground store to ensure a restful night.

  • Stayed September 2011, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Craig, Colorado
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
“Never been let down!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 August 2011

This is the 3rd year in a row that we have returned to Bear Lake and we won't stay anywhere else! From the staff that all treat you like family while you're there...down to the great stores and quiet campground they provide, it's all a great experience.

The only downfall this year was that the jumping pillow had ripped just a few days before we arrived and it would be closed for the rest of the season. That being no ones fault, it was another successful trip. They provided plenty of alternate activities for children of all ages to make up for that. The pool is always a big hit with the kids, the train and tractor rides never seem to disappoint either! Aside from a few people that think it's okay to let their dogs bark, we have never had any trouble there. The staff is usually on top of that anyway. Any loud noises, usually get shut down before anybody has to complain. Most people understand the rules and policies and follow them. There is ample room to park your vehicles, plenty of shade and nice grass in each spot. Anything that you may have forgotten will be found at either of the two stores that are on site. The bike rental shop and snow cone hut are fun as well! I have used the laundry also and my only recommendation there would be to put in a coin machine so that you don't have to go into the store to get quarters. Otherwise there are plenty of washers and dryers and the hours are great.

We like that it's very close to town and the beach. Due to all the high water that almost everyone in the mountains received this year, there was not as much beach as in years past. So we checked out two new beaches to us and had just as much fun! The town of Garden City is awesome. A cute and small town with plenty to do, plenty of places to eat and shop. They've even added a go-cart race track near the campground that we enjoyed with our two kids one afternoon.

Overall, we love this campground and everything that comes with it! Some people think it's a little pricey but for how close you are to everything and for what is provided, it's worth it to us!

  • Stayed August 2011, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Salt Lake City, Utah
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“DO NOT PUT ONE STEP ON BEAR LAKE KOA CAMPGROUND (GARDEN CITY,UT)”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 July 2010
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My wife and I and another family who is friends of ours arrived at KOA campground in Bear Lake around 1 a.m. on July 27th 2010. The office was completely unattended and there were no registration forms or pricing in sight. We drove in and wandered around to find a spot. We ended up parking our CARS in a "camper" zone (w/hookups). Very rough terrain and broken glass in some parts.
Overall we were just happy to get out of the car.

We started a fire and simply sat next to it chatting for the rest of the night. Around 4 a.m. a guy in a yellow shirt(Apparently from KOA) came yelling to us and threatening that he was going to call the cops if we didn't go to bed in 3 minutes!!! (We are all adults by the way) He then said he wanted us out by 7a.m. that morning. The dimwit then hosed down our fire and left.
No sign of him in the morning to file a formal complaint.

We then were charged $47 for not knowing where to park regular vehicles. We never used any of the facilities.

This has been the WORST night @ a campground I've ever had in 20 years!!!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled with friends
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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485 North Bear Lake Road, Garden City, UT 84028
Price range (per night):* INR1,789 - 7,773

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