5 stars cuz this my favorite state park in Utah and Idaho but just here to warn anyone going…read morecamping this year at Willow A group site that last year when we went camping in August there were bed bugs in the thing of trees right next to the pavilion I don't remember if we reported it to the camp host cuz I was scared af lol but we got out of there asap. Hopefully they've sprayed it and gotten rid of them since but I don't think I'll be pitching my tent in that area anytime soon maybe BNB this year for Bear Lake Ok bye

I did not get to spend much time here , but the water was crystal blue. It looks like a resort town…read moreand some places close after summer.

It was wonderful I love seeing the nature I like jumping into the water the trees were beautifulread more

My family and friends have been coming here as a group of 13 families for over 20 years…read more Unfortunately, this year the staff completely ruined our trip. Their behavior was unprofessional and unfriendly from start to finish. We were harassed over day passes we had already purchased, and even tried to charge us for a day pass at 9:38 PM just for dropping off some items. When a few families left early, their campsite (still paid for and under our name) sat empty. We simply asked to park another family's car there. not stay overnight and were met with an unnecessary argument. The final straw was being given a ticket for "using" a day pass until 10:30 PM because we were sitting around a campfire. After two decades of loyal visits, we're shocked at how poorly we were treated. Sadly, we won't be coming back, and it's unbelievable to think that after all these years, staff behavior would drive us away.

Great location right on the water. The sun can be rude and burn you without any sun protection…read more Nice clean resort with a very family friendly environment.

This is my review of rendezvous beach. We come here every time we want to spend some time at the…read morebeach. The sand is soft and nice to play on, you can park up close to the beach for hauling toys and it's one of the only spots that has flushing bathrooms. You do have to get up early to stake a spot at the beach though. Spots get taken quick!

Idahoan beach pleasure. There are also some caves worth checking out in Idaho if that is your sort…read moreof thing

We paid more for a private bathroom inside the cabin. It wasn't worth it. The shower was…read moredisgusting. The water pressure was so bad it fell straight down. There is a weird stain from collected water because it won't drain properly. I either had to bend weird or choose to stand in the weird stain puddle in order to properly wash myself. The paneling to the shower handle is free floating, it's not even secured to the wall. On top of all of that our A/C stopped working properly mid way through our week. Outside felt cooler than the cabin, which is not something that should happen in 92+ degree weather!!! I would not recommend this place. It is way too pricey for its poor amenities. Another family member also rented a cabin with a private bathroom inside and the water pressure was so intense it hurt their skin. There's no in between!

Perfect location between marina and town. Walking distance to market and restaurants. Rented a boat…read morefor day on the lake. Beautiful spot, convenient, clean, and friendly staff.

We had an amazing stay at Conestoga Ranch and would absolutely recommend it to anyone visiting the…read moreBear Lake area. Our glamping tent was beautiful, spacious, and comfortable, with some of the nicest beds we've slept in while traveling. The tent included both a heater and a fan, giving us options for any weather, although we didn't need either during our stay. The bedding was so comfortable and warm that we slept great throughout the night. The entire property was spotless, including the shower and bathroom facilities, which were always clean and well-maintained. We especially appreciated the thoughtful amenities in the bathhouses, including soap, shampoo, lotion, and hair dryers. The restaurant was excellent, with delicious food and a great atmosphere. The smash burger and Brussels sprouts were both outstanding and some of our favorite meals during our stay. We also loved the camp store, especially having fresh coffee available in the morning. One of the fun surprises was receiving a cute s'mores kit at check-in. It was a thoughtful touch and made our evening campfire even more enjoyable. What really made our stay special was the outstanding customer service. Steve went above and beyond--he came by to light our campfire, asked about our trip, and offered helpful recommendations for places to visit after leaving the ranch. We also noticed him providing the same friendly, personal service to other guests, which says a lot about the hospitality at Conestoga Ranch. There were plenty of activities to enjoy on-site, including free ping-pong tables and video games and air hockey available for a small fee. The ranch also offers a great selection of bicycles, and we enjoyed riding the scenic 5-mile trail to the marina and beach. One thing to note is that the campground is not directly on Bear Lake, but it's just a short distance away. We were treated to a gorgeous sunrise over Bear Lake from the ranch, which was the perfect way to start the day. Beautiful accommodations, excellent food, outstanding service, and a fun, relaxing atmosphere made this one of the highlights of our trip. We would definitely stay here again!

Not what it's cracked up to be. Definitely not worth the high cost. This place positions itself as…read morea luxury glamping experience. It was not. At first, the tent looked so cute and cozy. There are beds, dressers, fans, a heater, lighting, outlets. It seemed great. Until.... I noticed there were bugs in the bed. On the sheets, under the covers. So many little bugs. Unfortunately, I didn't see how many there really were until the morning. I took a zoomed in photo and discovered that they're a type of LICE! They were in all 3 beds in the tent, plus the carpets and floor. I fully recognize that this is nature, and I expected some bugs... spiders, flies, that kind of thing. But not lice in the beds. As if that weren't enough... When we arrived, we were told to text when we wanted to have the campfire lit (I assumed they wanted to have control over the fires, so that was fine) and that there was a bucket of water to put it out and for safety reasons. Someone did come to light the campfire, but I noticed the water bucket was empty. I told him about it, and he told me, "If you want to go to sleep, just leave the fire burning. It'll be fine." The fire pit was literally 3 feet from a mountainside of tall grass. The wildfires in Utah have been outrageous this summer. It's been terrible and devastating. If you live here, you know. I was not going to just leave a fire burning, throwing embers into the grass. My husband stayed up until midnight to make sure it burned out properly (fire extinguisher nearby just in case). Also... the shower in the bath house was cold, even turned up to completely "hot." I showered at 6:30am, before most of the campground was up, so no chance the hot water was depleted yet. And... We were told that breakfast and coffee would be available at 7:30am. It was not. The place wasn't even supposed to open until 5pm, so I'm not sure why they told us it was available in the morning. We left the campground for coffee and food. When we wanted to check out, we called for a golf cart as we were told to do. It was the hottest week in Utah history. It was seriously so hot. The office texted back that someone was on the way. We waited outside for 15 minutes before just carrying all our stuff through the campground and back to the car ourselves. We just wanted to leave. Passing the main building on the way to the car, 2 people were sitting on a golf cart just playing on their phones. Nobody ever went to the tent. Honestly, I could have accepted ALL of this (except the bed lice... that's a hard no) if one night wasn't $300-400 after fees. For a tent with a bed. Not worth it. I'd rather just camp for real.

Not as advertised. The pool was a construction site. We paid…read morepremium peak-season rates for Averon Lodge over July 4th for 25 guests. Starting in mid-May we asked repeatedly if the pool house would be ready, and were told in writing it would be "completed before your July 3 arrival." Only five days before check-in did they finally tell us the pool would not be ready, offering a full refund to cancel or $1400 back. To be fair, they made the offer - but five days out, with 25 people who had rearranged schedules, booked flights, and food already purchased, canceling was not a real option. That disclosure should have come weeks earlier, when we were asking directly and being reassured instead. The pool house wasn't just unfinished - it was an active construction site: open framing, a boom lift parked inside, dirt floors, and exposed sheathing, completely unusable all weekend (photos attached). Inside the main home, workers were still on-site when we arrived, furniture and materials were piled in the living areas, floors were dirty, and check-in was delayed. We asked twice for a mop while their crews were there. Never got one. The listing shows three grills - there were none. One small grill was assembled the day we arrived, far too small for our group, so we cooked every meal in rotation. Two coffee makers advertised: zero, and no mugs. Most lamps had no bulbs. The theater room didn't work, the projector sound system didn't work even following their instructions, and the oven ran roughly 50 degrees below its set temperature - verified with our own thermometer and photographed. Staff were polite throughout and the $1400 partial refund was appreciated, but a last-minute refund offer doesn't undo six weeks of reassurances or a weekend of workarounds at a property marketed as a luxury estate. The entire state of the property was misrepresented - not just the pool. Get every promise in writing before booking, and don't count on it even then.

We rented the large mansion near Bear Lake, Utah for our youth retreat last week, and it honestly…read moreexceeded all of our expectations. We had a group of 83 people and filled every single room, yet the house never felt cramped. There was more than enough space for everyone to sleep comfortably, hang out, and enjoy different activities at the same time. Everything was spotless when we arrived. The bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchen, gym, movie theater, and pool area were all extremely clean and felt almost brand new. You can tell the property is very well maintained and professionally managed. The kitchen was fully equipped, which made cooking for a large group easy, and all the amenities worked perfectly. The views were absolutely incredible -- waking up to the scenery around Bear Lake was one of the highlights of the trip. It really made the whole experience feel special and peaceful. The management team was also fantastic. They were responsive, friendly, and always available whenever we had questions or needed anything. That level of support made planning and hosting such a big group stress-free. Overall, this place was perfect for a large group retreat, family reunion, or event. We couldn't have asked for a better stay and would definitely book again. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a spacious, beautiful, and well-managed property!

I have mixed feelings about this campground. We loved the beach, but the campground itself could…read morehave been better. Last time we came we stayed at the South Eden Campground. We didn't know this one had been updated so much, which isn't necessarily a bad thing. But the asphalt made it very hot. The beach being groomed was nice and having the gazebos and picnic tables were a plus. The water is very shallow in this area which is great for littles. I do wish they had a no-wake zone around the campsite as there was a group running through everyone on wave runners the whole time knocking people off paddle boards and kayaks. The tables at the beach were just metal, but the ones at the campsite were wooden and badly painted. They were beat up and pretty nasty to make sure to bring a tablecloth. The fire pits have very bad airflow which makes a lot of smoke. But you make due with what you have. Our biggest problem was none of the rules were being enforced whatsoever. Every night we were kept up well passed midnight with people and kids screaming and running around. Our dog was the only one ever on a leash and he was approached several times by off leash dogs. Just because your dog is friendly does not mean everyone else's is. I tried multiple different bathrooms, and they were all absolutely disgusting. I wasn't expecting anything pristine, but they were all well overdue for a hose down. This is no fault of the campground - but the bugs were terrible! (June 2024) Make sure you have tons of heavy duty bug spray especially if you go down to the water at night. There was also lots of mice so make sure you pick up your food and keep you garbage off the ground. Remember to be kind - you're in their home. And you really shouldn't let your kids torment them either.

We had the most incredible experience with BearLake Funtime today…read more We rented jet skis at a reasonable rate and it was very convenient to book our reservation online. However, the main reason for my glowing review is the team of people who helped us. They went above and beyond to ensure we had an enjoyed experience. From their general friendly upbeat nature, to just too notch customer service. Sometimes you get one or two friendly people but everyone We interacted with were wonderful. Both Sydney's, Jake and Nicole were just fabulous and really made the experience memorable. Not to even mention how fun the jets ski were! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

We were visiting Bear lake to go fishing just before the busy season. I was unable to find a…read morefishing boat available due to being just before boat rental season. I was able to contact Bear Lake Funtime and they we willing to rent us a fishing boat. I just had to call them and make a reservation. Upon pickup the staff was friendly. We signed the rental contract and read the safety information. We were told to pick out a safety vest from a pile of very dusty vests. We hooked up the boat to our truck to tow it to the marina. Usually they rent this boat from the marina but they required us to tow it there for some reason. It was early in the season but if it was my company I would have launched it for the customer. Not a huge deal for me since I have towed and launched many boats, but might be an issue for others. We inspected the boat for damages and went over the motor controls. Launching the boat was easy enough however they didn't tell us we had to pay $8 at the launch ramp. We didn't have $8 in cash when we got there. The boat didn't have proper ropes for launching or tying up the boat, just a small string. I used one of my ratchet straps to tie the boat to the dock. The boat was not very clean as the bottom was covered with leaves and there was a puddle of water in the bottom. While on the lake my foot was sitting in a puddle of water. The boat ran great with no motor problems. However, I was disappointed to learn that the fish finder on the boat didn't turn on. I was also disappointed to learn there are no fishing rod holders on the boat at all. If the boat and vests were cleaned a little better or at least dry, proper launching ropes, a working fish finder, and they told me about the $8 fee at the launch ramp, I would have given them 5 stars. I would actually give them 3.5 stars if I could.