State: Utah
Open: Seasonal
Number of Sites: 27
Free: No
Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information
About: Sunrise Campground is located close to Bear Lake Summit just six miles west of Garden City and Bear Lake, Utah, at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Aspens and mixed conifers cover the site, providing partial shade; summer wildflowers are abundant. Limber Pine Trail, a one-mile loop perfect for families, begins less than a half-mile from the campground, providing access to a 500-year old Limber Pine. Bear Lake Summit has picnic tables, interpretive displays, and breathtaking views of Bear Lake.
This campground is made up of two loops of single-family sites,all with picnic tables and fire rings. Vault toilets, potable water, and garbage service are provided. A campground host is located on-site. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah/Idaho border and is within a short drive from the campground. Outdoor activities abound at Bear Lake, with endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and ATV riding opportunities. Sightseeing and scenic driving are popular activities as well.
Fees: Single site – $15.00; Extra Vehichle – $7.00 (2011)
Water: Yes
Restrooms: Vault Toilets
Directions: From Logan, Utah, take Highway 89 east for 31 miles, then turn south at milepost 405.6. Campground is 1 mile west of the Bear Lake Summit and 6 miles west of Garden City, Utah.