Bear Lake State Park
Also known as North Beach State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- parksandrecreation.idaho.gov(208) 945-2325
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park updateBear Lake Group Camp and Day Use Shelters can be viewed online at the Bear Lake camping reservations page found here. Potable water has been turned… (more)
Bear Lake Group Camp and Day Use Shelters can be viewed online at the Bear Lake camping reservations page found here. Potable water has been turned OFF for the season at the Mountain Fawn Campground. Sites are available year round, Reservations are required. North Beach parking permits available online or by calling 888-922-6743
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
In Bear Lake County, about 32 miles northeast of Smithfield, Bear Lake State Park covers about 969 acres.
Visitors come for snowmobiling, historic sites, winter sports, canoeing and kayaking, and boating. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day use | Daily | 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Day-use locations within state parks are open from 7 am to 10 pm, per Idaho state code 26.01.20 (5). Day-use hours may change based on park manager discretion.
No additional information listed.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Boise).
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: Motor Vehicle Entrance Fee $7/day ($14/day for non-residents at premium parks), waived by the Idaho State Parks Passport or MVEF annual sticker.
Statewide fee rule from Idaho's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Idaho park passes
- Idaho State Parks Passport — $10 per vehicle per year (Idaho residents, bought with vehicle registration). Waives the motor vehicle entrance fee at Idaho state parks; camping and other fees still apply; not valid for Park N' Ski Details
- Motor Vehicle Entry Fee (MVEF) Annual sticker — $80. Waives the daily motor vehicle entrance fee (aimed at out-of-state guests) Details
From the Idaho state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- IDPR reservation system (getoutside.idaho.gov)
- Phone
- 1-888-922-6743
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
See the park’s wording
Pets: No
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Fawn Campground Mountain Fawn Campground
• Location: 5687 Eastshore Rd, St Charles, ID 83272
• Hours: Quiet Hours 10:00pm – 7:00am
• Check in Time: 2:00pm
• Check out Time: 1:00pm
Camp along the lakeshore at Mountain Fawn Campground. A stay in the campground provides a beautiful view of the lake, beach access, restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings and dump station. Campsites for groups as large as 50 are available along with several serviced and standard sites.
Sites are available by reservation only and can be made up to 9 months in advance. Click here to make a reservation online or call 1-888-922-6743.… | — | Campsites for groups as large as 50 are available along with several serviced and standard sites | — |
| Sage Springs Primitive Campsites Sage Springs Primitive Campsites
• Location: 7031 Eastshore Rd, St Charles, ID 83272
• Hours: Quiet Hours 10:00pm – 7:00am
• Check in Time: 2:00pm
• Check out Time: 1:00pm
Amongst the junipers and tall sagebrush, Sage Springs Primitive Campsites offers a large group site for up to 50 people, and multiple new tent sites coming soon. The group site provides a peaceful stay and beautiful view of the lake as well as beach access. A shared restroom is available as well as picnic tables and fire rings.
The group site is available by reservation only and can be made up to 9 months in advance by… | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Overnight: 47 serviced, 2 ADA campsites, 3 group shelters
Mountain Fawn Campground
- Location: 5687 Eastshore Rd, St Charles, ID 83272
- Hours: Quiet Hours 10:00pm – 7:00am
- Check in Time: 2:00pm
- Check out Time: 1:00pm
Camp along the lakeshore at Mountain Fawn Campground. A stay in the campground provides a beautiful view of the lake, beach access, restrooms, picnic tables, fire rings and dump station. Campsites for groups as large as 50 are available along with several serviced and standard sites.
Sites are available by reservation only and can be made up to 9 months in advance. Click here to make a reservation online or call 1-888-922-6743.
Important Rules at Mountain Fawn Campground:
- Dogs are allowed but must be confined or on a maximum, 6-ft leash
- Owners are responsible to clean up after their pet
- Camping is permitted only in designated areas
- All equipment and vehicles must fit within the designated camp site
- No camping on beach
- Campfires are allowed in designated areas only
- No fires on beach (propane fire rings & charcoal grills are allowed)
- No glass bottles on beach
- No fireworks
Sage Springs Primitive Campsites
- Location: 7031 Eastshore Rd, St Charles, ID 83272
- Hours: Quiet Hours 10:00pm – 7:00am
- Check in Time: 2:00pm
- Check out Time: 1:00pm
Amongst the junipers and tall sagebrush, Sage Springs Primitive Campsites offers a large group site for up to 50 people, and multiple new tent sites coming soon. The group site provides a peaceful stay and beautiful view of the lake as well as beach access. A shared restroom is available as well as picnic tables and fire rings.
The group site is available by reservation only and can be made up to 9 months in advance by calling 1-888-922-6743.
Important Rules at Sage Springs Primitive Campsites:
- Camping is permitted only in designated areas
- No camping on beach
- No glass bottles on beach
- No fireworks
General accommodations: Group Camp, RV Campsites, Tent Campsites
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
BikingWildlife viewing and birdingBoatingCampingHikingFishingHistoric sites and toursCanoeing and kayakingWinter sportsSnowmobilingSwimmingPicnicking
Boating and paddling
Boating: Ramps
Amenities
Facilities
- Restrooms
- Vault or pit toilets
- Drinking water
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
ADA Accessibility Features: • ADA Campsite
- ADA Restroom
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 25 East 300 North
St. Charles, ID 83272 - Nearest town
- Smithfield — about 32 mi northeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 42.0292, -111.2578
- Phone
- (208) 945-2325
- BEA@idpr.idaho.gov
Google Maps directionsApple MapsOfficial park map (PDF)
Directions from the park
Location: 133 miles north of Salt Lake City, UT | 118 miles south of Pocatello, ID | 134 miles south of Jackson, WY
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Idaho State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026; page says updated Aug 17, 2026
- WordPress REST API, custom post type state-park (backs the Find a Park page)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology