Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
Whether you’re exploring the local area or hanging out at the campground, KOA Holidays are an ideal place to relax and play. There’s plenty to do, with amenities and services to make your stay memorable. Plus, you’ll enjoy the outdoor experience with upgraded RV Sites with KOA Patio® and Deluxe Cabins with full baths for camping in comfort. Bring your family, bring your friends, or bring the whole group – there’s plenty of ways to stay and explore.
On US 89: 1 mile north in Garden City, Utah
From Salt Lake City: Follow I-15 N, US-91 N and US-89 N to N 300 W/N Paradise Pkwy in Rich County 2 hr 10 min (121 mi) Continue on N 300 W/N Paradise Pkwy. Drive to KOA Campground in Garden City 2 min (0.7 mi) Bear Lake / Marina Side KOA Holiday 485 N Bear Lake Blvd, Garden City, UT 84028 I-15 N, US-91 N and US-89 N to N 300 W/N Paradise Pkwy in Rich County 2 hr 10 min (121 mi) Continue on N 300 W/N Paradise Pkwy. Drive to KOA Campground in Garden City.
From Boise ID: Get on I-84 E/US-20 E/US-26 E/US-30 E from Broadway Ave 11 min (4.0 mi) Follow I-84 E to UT-30 E in Box Elder County. Take exit 385 from I-15 N 3 hr 48 min (269 mi)
Follow UT-30 E and US-89 N to KOA Campground
From Jackson Hole WY: Follow US-89 S to KOA Campground in Garden City 2 hr 44 min (146 mi)
Turn right onto KOA Campground
Bear Lake, known as the Caribbean of the Rockies, is a gorgeous freshwater lake situated along the Utah-Idaho border. In addition to the lake, the area is also renowned for its fascinating caves. Here are some of the most popular caves near Bear Lake, Utah.
Drive up to Idaho to visit Minnetonka Cave in the Cache National Forest. The karst limestone cave offers plenty of beautiful sights. Go on a tour with a guide who will lead you up and down the 888 stairs it takes to see the rock formations. You'll have plenty of stops to learn about the shapes and catch your breath. The temperature stays at 40 degrees Fahrenheit all year, so ensure you and your family have light jackets to stay warm.
Minnetonka Cave is 45 minutes from Bear Lake / Marina Side KOA Holiday.
Drive a little farther north to Preston, Idaho, to visit the Paris Ice Cave. The small cave formed at the bottom of a sinkhole is a unique place to explore. The ice never melts in the cave, so you can see the formations year-round.
Paris Ice Cave is about 50 minutes away from the KOA Campground.
If you're driving down the Logan Canyon Scenic Byway, stop by Ricks Spring, a karst spring with a small grotto. Park at the pullout and walk down to the cave to see the water flowing out. The cave's depth is about 25 feet, so you could also explore it for a bit. Take headlamps and flashlights with you to see while you are in the cave.
Ricks Spring is around 30 minutes from the campground.
Travel to Hobbit Caves to see kid-sized caves reminiscent of "Lord of the Rings." Take Highway 89 to Right Fork Canyon Road to access the caves. You'll see a small waterfall and cross a river before arriving. If you have kids, the caves are the perfect size for them to explore.
Hobbit Caves is around 40 minutes from the campground.
Whether you are planning to visit all the caves during one trip or return to the area several times, Bear Lake / Marina Side KOA Holiday is here for you. Our campground makes the perfect base camp for your adventures, giving you a comfortable and relaxing place to return to after exploring the area's caves. Stay in your RV, tent or one of our cabins.
Enjoy your vacation by visiting the caves near Bear Lake when you book your campsite with us today!
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