 Bear Lake State Park Review!Bear lake state park review! Our 3rd RV trip of the year so far and we’ve got more on the horizon! I feel like bear lake is just one of those staple places that everyone has to visit at least a couple times if you live in Utah or Idaho and let’s face it, it is really freakin' cool! I like to say it’s the Caribbean of the West! The water is crystal clear! You feel like you’re at the ocean side with how blue/teal the water is and guess what, it was actually warm too! Everyone had put in our heads that it would be frigid and you’ll probably just put your feet in and that’s it. Well guess what?! This lake was the warmest lake we had been in compared to all the other lakes/reservoirs in UT. You heard me right! Yes don’t be afraid of what people are telling you, it’s lovely! Especially if you go on a warm day; the water will feel so refreshing. We ended up staying at bear lake state park at the big creek campgrounds which is on the southern tip of the lake. It has full RV hookups, grilling area, fire pit, picnic bench, and lots of shade! It was really great! We loved that we could be on the beach in 10 seconds from our site and really the beach area was not crowded since we were only with the campers at this end. We paddle boarded and fished everyday and let me tell you what a treat it was to be able to see all the fish while you’re doing this. Unfortunately, we had zero luck with the fishing but I’m convinced these fish out here are smart and won’t fall for our tactics. They were huge so you know they’ve been here for a while. We saw so many different kinds but they were also very skittish so our bate didn’t work on them so well. We had a couple nibbles but that was it, till next time fish. Lastly, we did a hike in Logan canyon one day since that is the closest area to get a good hike in since there isn't much by the lake. We ended up doing Horse Lake via Sink Hollow Trail near Beaver Mountain Resort. It was only 30 minutes from our camp site and the trail was stunning! Really any of the hikes in Logan canyon are going to be worth it, so if you need something else to do near the lake add a hike on one of the days to mix it up a bit! Thus, Bear lake state park was a blast to stay at. I would recommend making reservations early since it does fill up fast for the summer time. I believe I booked 4 months in advance to make sure we got a spot. Camping and RVing is no joke around here so you have to be on top of your game to get good spots. (Yes I set reminders in my calendar on when camp sites open up haha!) So if you're in Utah or Idaho and need a fabulous beach get away, make this stop a priority! xoxo Kimmy Bonus: They did have a marina that you could rent jet skis or boats from. There was also another part of the state park near garden city where you could actually launch your boat.
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May 2025 Recap!Wow what a month! Spring is here which means getting outdoors more often is a must! This past month was filled with way more hiking and camping adventures! I completed 21 hikes with either my friends, husband, pups or just solo. My friend Olivia from college visited us for a weekend, and Nick and I took our RV out to East Canyon State Park for Memorial Day weekend. It was a jam packed month, but I wouldn’t want it any other way! We even started to get our stand up paddle boards out since the weather has been so lovely! I’m excited to do more paddling excursions this summer. The wildflowers are really popping out right now so a lot of the trails I did this month incorporated them. They are so beautiful and they don't last long with the heat coming so you have to see them now. I also saw some waterfalls, lots of wildlife (even got spooked by a moose one day), and sunrise and sunset skies. I hiked a couple of new peaks too! It has been quite the adventure this month and I have way more planned for the rest of the year. So I want to hear from you, what summer activities are you looking forward to?! Let me know in the comments below! I've got some peaks, alpine lakes, and paddling excursions on my list of summer to dos! Xoxo Kimmy East Canyon State Park Review!Our Memorial Day weekend trip to East Canyon State Park was fantastic! Nick and I got our RV last summer so it’s been our mission to explore new places with it during the warmer months. I realized last year that camping spots fill up super quick so I made a note in my calendar on when I could reserve certain places and jumped on it as soon as I could this year. (Most places start booking 4 months in advance!) East Canyon State Park was on the top of my list! I didn’t know much about it but just looking at reviews, google images, going on the state park website, oh and it’s only 50 min from our house; I was truly intrigued! And let me tell you, it blew out our expectations! This state park is tucked away in a little area in Morgan, UT. You drive through some narrow back roads, passing beautiful country sides, tons of farms and ranches, and then boom you go around a corner and the mountains and reservoir pops out! The reservoir was super blue contrasting against the green mountainside and you find yourself in the most pristine state park. We pulled in, got to our RV spot, set up, and just admired our views! We had a standard partial hookup spot-water and electricity only but there was a dump station on site and honestly there weren’t many sites (33 I believe) so it didn’t feel crowded or noisy at all. We could just hear the sheep's and lambs on the mountain side! Oh yes they have a wildlife management area so the animals are protected thus you feel like you’re in the rolling hills of Ireland all over again. We were also lucky enough to see prairie dogs, a badger, and an osprey while we were there! The park has a great beach area, rental company for water crafts, a boat launch, yurts/tiny homes/wagons to rent if you don’t have an RV or want to tent camp, bathroom facilities, and hiking trails. We noticed that there were other areas to camp on that looked more primitive at the south end of the reservoir that you could reserve and lots of areas along the reservoir you could park at for the day and pay a small fee. The park is pet friendly which is a huge plus for us and our pups had the best time! We also checked out emigration canyon which was only 25 minutes from the park for more hiking adventures. We did big mountain and bald mountain trails in emigration canyon which I would highly recommend hiking! (Some of the best views I've seen out here in Utah) On one of the days we also took our paddle boards out to enjoy on the reservoir. The water was so clear and actually not too cold. The air temps were warm so the crisp water felt great after some paddling. We stayed along the shore line and paddled around making stops along the way to rest and take in the views. Such a great paddle day to start the season! So if you’re looking for a truly unique Utah State Park with all the great amenities and outdoor attractions check out East Canyon State Park in Morgan, UT ! Xoxo Kimmy |
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