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    Bear Lake

    Bear Lake State Park, Garden City, UtahLakePublic swimming

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    Bear Lake State Park provides public swimming from beaches around the natural reservoir near Garden City.

    Water
    Lake
    Entry
    Day-use fees apply; summer fees range from $20 to $30 depending on area, residency and visitor category.
    Swim hours
    Marina: open year-round, gates 6 a.m.–11 p.m.; other areas have seasonal hours.
    Facilities
    Sandy beaches, modern restrooms, hot showers, boat ramps
    Managed by
    Utah State Parks

    When you can swim

    Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers

    Getting there

    Bear Lake State Park is near Garden City, Utah. The Marina is about 1.5 miles north of Garden City on Highway 89.

    41.9843, -111.3407

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    Rules to know before you go

    • Wear a life jacket for water activities.
    • Do not use motorised vehicles in non-motorised beach areas.

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    Questions about Bear Lake

    Can you swim at Bear Lake?

    Yes. Public swimming is available at Bear Lake State Park, including its sandy beach areas. Some beaches and facilities are seasonal, while the Marina and some access areas operate year-round.

    Does it cost anything to swim at Bear Lake?

    Day-use fees apply; summer fees range from $20 to $30 depending on area, residency and visitor category.

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