Bear Lake Water Level & Beach Access Info

Beach Access & Launching Map

State Lands Access Zones Map

Starting in 2002 the driving of vehicles, including ATV'S has been permitted on the most of the exposed beach areas around the lake due to the lower than normal levels to access the water. You can also launch personal watercraft and small boats yourself, but is not recommended due to the damage water can cause to your vehicle and the risk of getting stuck. A better option is to use a tractor to launch your boat. There are many commercial tractor boat launching facilities available around the lake. Currently the only places to launch watercraft at the lake using cement ramps are at the Utah State Marina in Garden City, First Point Ramp on the East side, and the North Beach State Parks has a ramp to the side of their Jetty.

• Maximum speed limit is 15 mph
• No vehicles are allowed to drive or park within 100 feet of the water, except for launching
• No camping or parking between 10pm and 5am
• The purpose of driving on the beach should be to access the water, not to cruise up and down the beach.
• Certain areas of the lake may be posted "CLOSED"
• To access the beach across private land, you must have permission. There are many public access points also. Map
• Do not leave any litter
• No campfires, only self-contained grills are allowed

• Watch out for soft sand or areas that contain "white clay". The clay is next to impossible to get out of. Tow trucks cost $100+. Only drive where others have driven (as long as it's not in the white clay).
• Do not drive too close to the homes along the beach. Even though their property ends at the high water mark, please respect their privacy. The privilege to drive on the beach (state land) is reviewed each year and can be taken away at any time.