- Caribou National Forest
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Jade
October 2025
24 ft travel trailer
With pets
Even though it cold outside perfect beach trip for the doggies. Great Beach acess to go play and go for nice relaxing walks. The views were so pretty and the camping spot was easy to access with rv power hookups great for a easy fast camp trip. Definitely will be back to enjoy a summer camp session.
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Chris
October 2025
Tent
With pets
We had a great time staying at site #5! Would highly recommend it. The views were beautiful, amazing stars at night, and super convenient location to head in to town quickly.
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Beth
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Mountain View Glamping Yurt
LOVED Gurt the Yurt so much! Jennifer and family have designed a great space to relax and connect. The indoor and outdoor spaces are so functional and they have taken great care to offer amenities so guests can enjoy the space.
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Trey
October 2025
34 ft travel trailer
Kristin’s spot was a perfect for a quick weekend stop. I was met immediately when I arrived and the spot was easy to get into and level. I would stay here again every time I’m in Alpine.
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Tori
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Their land is absolutely gorgeous, serene and peaceful! The site was well kept and clean, and the host is absolutely wonderful, her dad in the house up the road was very kind and shared apples from his apple tree! Great stay and host!
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Andrew
October 2025
43 ft travel trailer
With pets
Gracious host, comfortable site, beautiful view. We did not book far enough in advance, however, communicating with the host we were able to secure a two-night stay. After a minor matter with the power receptacle and the host having a branch trimmed on a tree due to the size of our RV, we enjoyed our stay and would recommend this to others.
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Christian
September 2025
25 ft campervan
With pets
Cord provided excellent directions to the site, which made getting there simple. Once we arrived, we were blown away by how peaceful and quiet it was. The campsites are well spread out, so it truly felt like we had the whole mountain to ourselves. A perfect place to relax and recharge — we’ll definitely be back!
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Moe
September 2025
Tent
Stunning views and great communication from the host. Site 6 was perfectly secluded and you get to enjoy both the sunset and sunrise.
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shelley
September 2025
With pets
We loved this stay! The grain bin was super comfy, and the view was incredible. The shower was quirky but worked great. Beautiful spot to have a beer at sunset. Loved the native landscaping too. Definitely worth a stay. Ben is doing amazing, creative building here. Highly recommend!
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Sarah
September 2025
20 ft Class B
Loved staying here. We stayed at site 5 and the views were beautiful. One of the highlights was hearing beautiful elk! The drive up was a little scary but short and totally doable.
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Jesus
September 2025
Tent
With pets
Amazing area with an amazing host! Very secluded with a nice creek running next to you!
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Lindsay
September 2025
22 ft campervan
With kids
Everything was just as described and we had such a good time! We were able to walk down to the lake and the beach was beautiful! The water was warm and so blue. Christina was so communicative and helpful throughout. I would definitely recommend this to everyone!
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Brandi
September 2025
30 ft travel trailer
Ear Lake Rasberry Patch is the best camping spot in Bear Lake if you don’t like crowds, with beautiful views and is very peaceful! The owner John is the friendliest, most helpful host. We had issues with our plug and he did everything to accommodate us, even though he didn’t have to. You are missing out if you don’t stay here. We will be back as soon as we can!
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Tim
August 2025
Tent
Nice grassy spot in farm area next to a creek, clean porta potty.
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Baylie
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Loved tent camping in Bryce’s land. He was an excellent host and was so so helpful!!
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Ramon
August 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With kids
The place is quiet and peaceful. In close to Bear Lake and a small town, I'll definitely be coming back
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Rex
August 2025
Tent
Beautiful atmosphere, did not expect a campsite to have an enclosed, heated shower. Mike was a great host and was very helpful. Thanks again Mike!
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Hyrum
August 2025
Tent
With pets
This was an incredibly peaceful place to stay, super close to the lake. Holli & Bryce are amazing hosts and willing to help with anything you need. Will definitely be back had a great time!
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Alexandra
August 2025
With pets
Beautiful steampunkesque glamping spot with a million dollar view on a uniquely and well crafted property. All was clean, including the porta potty which was cleaner than some bathrooms I've experienced. Bedding was fresh and comfortable. Felt we had the whole place to ourselves. We were thankful to have one night of clear sky to watch the stars because it gets so dark out there. We'll definitely be back!
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Julie
August 2025
17 ft travel trailer
Nice spot, Bryce and Holly were awesome hosts. Nice grassy area with a beautiful view.
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The smaller of the two parks in Caribou-Targhee National Forests, Caribou is a welterweight not to be underestimated. Just south of its older brother, this land spans Utah, Wyoming, and Idaho, and is a crucial spot for supporting caribou populations. None of the animals here are bashful: bison, moose, deer, mountain lions, falcons, elk, and even black bears abound! Beautiful to snap shot from a distance.
Just south of the forest, Bear Lake is a fun spot to take a dip after you hike one of Caribou’s dozens of peaks (Mead Peak and Hawks Peak have gorgeous views, as does Big Elk Mountain at the northern tip of the park). At the south end, you’ll find campgrounds, fast flowing creeks, and the Minnetonka Cave at St. Charles Canyon. This is a site to see, but it stays 40 degrees down there all year so be sure to pack a coat, even if you’re sweating above ground. When you’re done, stop in the charming small town of Montpelier, surrounded by rolling hills and full of retro grocers and kitschy eateries. Yum!
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7 ratings · 3 reviews
July 2017
Very nice campground! Some sites are very private. Overlooks, nature trails and trail heads all near by. Don't forget to check out all the loops. $12/night, or reserve online at recreation.gov.
Shannon S.
3 reviews
September 2016
We arrived late, right after the sun set. When we got there, we weren't sure if this was truly the campground because there was no one else there. There were two trailers parked there, but they don't look like they had anyone inhabiting it. I think they were just parked there. There is a vault toilet, but the lock is broken, so if there are other folks at the campground, make sure you have a buddy watch the door for you. The place is super creepy at night, as there were cows wandering around. Cow pies everywhere, so watch your step. Probably won't come here again, as this place had a major creepy factor to it.
Carlo R.
9 years on Hipcamp
August 2015
This is a great campsite. You're close(ish) to Bear Lake's North Beach, but far enough up in the mountains that you get cooler temperatures, a little privacy, and some fairly dark skies.
We've stayed here twice—once in Site 13, and once in Site 14. All of the sites are fairly isolated and well-maintained, but Site 13 offers a little more privacy and is the better option. Mosquitoes are bad in the early-summer, but are almost non-existent by early-August. There's plenty of deadfall, so don't bother bringing firewood.
The CG is about 15 miles from North Beach, and ~22 miles from Garden City, UT. Minnetonka Cave is just a few miles above the campground, and is a nice diversion if you're too sunburned to go back to the beach.
Kris L.
10 years on Hipcamp