Map of Bear Lake County, Idaho

Map of Bear Lake County - Bear Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. Bear Lake County Map showing cities, highways, important places and water bodies. Get Where is Bear Lake County located in the map, major cities in Bear Lake county, population, areas, and places of interest.

Bear Lake County Map, Idaho

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Bear Lake County is a county located in the U.S. state of Idaho. It's county seat is Paris. As per 2020 census, the population of Bear Lake County is 6545 people and population density is square miles. According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 971 sq mi (2,515 km2). Bear Lake County was established on 1875.

Bear Lake County Facts

Continent	North America
Country	United States
State	Idaho
County Seat	Paris
Largest City/Town	Montpelier
Established	1875
Total Area	1,049 sq mi (2,717 sq km)
Land Area	975 sq mi (2,525 sq km)
Water Area	75 sq mi (194 sq km)
Population	6,372 (Census 2020)
Population Density	6.5 people per sq mi
Time Zone	Mountain Time Zone (MT)
Major Highways	U.S. Route 30, U.S. Route 89, Idaho State Highway 36
Major Lakes/Rivers	Bear Lake, Bear River
Neighboring Counties	Caribou County, Franklin County, Rich County (Utah), Cache County (Utah), Lincoln County (Wyoming)
Famous For	Bear Lake recreation, turquoise-blue water, outdoor tourism, and scenic mountain valleys
Top Attractions	Bear Lake, Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Paris Tabernacle, Minnetonka Cave, Montpelier Historic District
Official Website	Official Website

About Bear Lake County, Idaho

Bear Lake County is located in southeastern Idaho along the Utah and Wyoming borders and was established in 1875. The county seat is Paris while Montpelier is the largest city. Bear Lake County is widely known for Bear Lake, often called the “Caribbean of the Rockies” because of its striking turquoise-blue water, along with mountain scenery, tourism, agriculture, and year-round outdoor recreation. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}

Cities and Communities in Bear Lake County, Idaho

City/Town	Population	Latitude & Longitude
Montpelier	2,500+	42.3221°N, 111.2977°W
Paris (county seat)	500+	42.2252°N, 111.4027°W
Georgetown	400+	42.4758°N, 111.3652°W
Bloomington	200+	42.1913°N, 111.4019°W
St. Charles	100+	42.0994°N, 111.3916°W
Fish Haven	Lakeside Community	42.0387°N, 111.3966°W
Dingle	Rural Community	42.2172°N, 111.2741°W
Nounan	Historic Community	42.1987°N, 111.3102°W

Best Golf Courses in Bear Lake County, Idaho

Golf Course	Location	Latitude & Longitude
Bear Lake West Golf Course	Fish Haven	42.0416°N, 111.3977°W
Bear Lake Golf Course	Montpelier	42.3284°N, 111.3029°W
Preston Golf & Country Club	Nearby Preston	42.1097°N, 111.8764°W
Logan River Golf Course	Nearby Logan, Utah	41.7585°N, 111.7976°W

What are Major Roads and Highways in Bear Lake County

Major highways connect Bear Lake County with Utah, Wyoming, southeastern Idaho, and major recreation destinations surrounding Bear Lake. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

U.S. Route 30 - major east-west highway through Montpelier and Bear Lake Valley
U.S. Route 89 - scenic regional route connecting Idaho and Utah communities
Idaho State Highway 36 - important roadway serving lakeside communities
Bear Lake Scenic Byway - popular tourism route with mountain and lake views

Neighboring Counties of Bear Lake County

Caribou County (north)
Franklin County (west)
Rich County, Utah (south)
Cache County, Utah (southwest)
Lincoln County, Wyoming (east)

What are Top Attractions in Bear Lake County, Idaho

The county offers lake recreation, caves, wildlife areas, mountain scenery, fishing, boating, and historic pioneer attractions throughout the Bear Lake Valley region. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}

Main Sight Name	City	Famous For
Bear Lake	Countywide	Turquoise-blue water, boating, beaches, and fishing
Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge	Dingle Area	Birdwatching, wetlands, and wildlife habitat
Paris Tabernacle	Paris	Historic Mormon pioneer architecture
Minnetonka Cave	St. Charles Area	Limestone cave tours and underground formations
Montpelier Historic District	Montpelier	Oregon Trail and railroad heritage
North Beach State Park Nearby Area	Bear Lake Shoreline	Swimming, camping, and beach recreation
Bear Lake Scenic Byway	Countywide	Mountain and lake scenic drives
Fish Haven Recreation Areas	Fish Haven	Water sports and lakeside tourism
Oregon Trail Historic Sites	Montpelier Area	Pioneer history and wagon trail heritage
Mountain Hiking Trails	Countywide	Outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing

Distance from Bear Lake County to Nearby Cities

The following distances are measured by road (driving).

Montpelier to Logan, Utah - 73 mi (117 km)
Montpelier to Pocatello, Idaho - 90 mi (145 km)
Montpelier to Salt Lake City, Utah - 132 mi (212 km)
Montpelier to Idaho Falls, Idaho - 115 mi (185 km)
Montpelier to Jackson, Wyoming - 155 mi (249 km)
Montpelier to Twin Falls, Idaho - 212 mi (341 km)
Montpelier to Boise, Idaho - 302 mi (486 km)
Montpelier to Reno, Nevada - 595 mi (958 km)
Montpelier to Denver, Colorado - 505 mi (813 km)
Montpelier to Las Vegas, Nevada - 508 mi (818 km)
Montpelier to Spokane, Washington - 636 mi (1,024 km)
Montpelier to Seattle, Washington - 792 mi (1,275 km)

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