Bear Lake

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Bear Lake

Lake · USA

Description

Large natural lake on the Utah-Idaho border, nicknamed the Caribbean of the Rockies for the turquoise colour created by suspended limestone. A summer boating and beach destination.

Key facts

Bear Lake is in Utah.

Region
Utah
Area
282 km²
Elevation
1,806 m
Max depth
63 m
Length
29 km
Nearest village
Garden City · 6.5 km