Bear Lake / Garden City KOA

Minnetonka Cave

Largest commercially developed limestone cave in the state of Idaho, fairyland rooms of gleaming stalactite and stalagmite formations open (one after the other) on the half-mile tour, located 10 miles up scenic St. Charles canyon near beautiful Bear Lake, and guided tours daily June through Labor Day.

Paris Ice Cave

Ice never melts in this small cave located at the bottom of a doline. During the spring, water collects from the surrounding area and passes through the doline making exploration difficult. Late summer and early fall is probably the best time to visit. The entrance is easy to access and a boardwalk stretches across a standing water region near the opening. Ice formations are present in the interior of the cave and some scrambling over rocks is necessary to reach them. Old calcium carbonate deposits are visible on walls, ceilings, and floors. Take a flashlight, sturdy hiking shoes, and a jacket. A hard-hat is always a good idea as well. This cave should be fun for all ages to explore.

National Wildlife Refuge

Best in spring and fall.

Lakeside Drive

Paved road around lake.

Oregon Trail Markers

North of the Bear Lake Marina, marks the course taken by early pioneer settlers. A pageant reenacts pioneers on the Oregon Trail on the Friday closest to July 24th.

Gutzon Borglum Monument

Mt. Rushmore designer and beginning carver.

Museums

Paris, Idaho Historical and Montpelier, Idaho “Rails and Trails”.

Bear Lake

Fascinating Blue colored lake. Trophy cutthroat and lake trout fishing. Fishing good year round. Best fishing early spring and late fall. Watercraft rentals including motorboats, sail boats, jet skis and canoes.