Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1968 to protect and
manage habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Located seven miles
south of Montpelier, the refuge encompasses 18,000 acres of cattail marsh,
open water, and flooded meadows that are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service. The refuge provides valuable habitat for waterfowl and colonial
nesting water birds. Portions of the refuge include scattered grasslands and
brush-covered mountain slopes.

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1968 to protect and manage habitat for waterfowl and other migratory birds. Located seven miles south of Montpelier, the refuge encompasses 18,000 acres of cattail marsh, open water, and flooded meadows that are managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The refuge provides valuable habitat for waterfowl and colonial nesting water birds. Portions of the refuge include scattered grasslands and brush-covered mountain slopes.

Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge

The WSAs topography varies from benchland to steep hillsides. Elevation ranges
from 6500 feet to 7200 feet. The surrounding terrain contains high elevation
basins and steep mountain peaks. Several peaks on the main ridge near the WSA
exceed 9000 feet. Vegetation varies from tree-dominated ecotype to brushland
at the higher elevations. The lower moister northern portion of the area
supports dense stand of aspen and Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine mix.
Understory species include mountain, Oregon grape, pinegrass, snowberry,
willow, and serviceberry. Suitable habitat for deer, elk, and variety of birds
and small mammals is available throughout the small tract.

The WSAs topography varies from benchland to steep hillsides. Elevation ranges from 6500 feet to 7200 feet. The surrounding terrain contains high elevation basins and steep mountain peaks. Several peaks on the main ridge near the WSA exceed 9000 feet. Vegetation varies from tree-dominated ecotype to brushland at the higher elevations. The lower moister northern portion of the area supports dense stand of aspen and Douglas-fir and lodgepole pine mix. Understory species include mountain, Oregon grape, pinegrass, snowberry, willow, and serviceberry. Suitable habitat for deer, elk, and variety of birds and small mammals is available throughout the small tract.

Bird's eye view of the park

Worm Creek Wilderness Study Area

Bear Lake is a 20-mile long and eight-mile wide natural lake with beautiful,
placid waters that perfectly match the tranquil pace of the quaint towns that
dot the shore. In the winter, the Bear Lake area transforms into a snowy
adventureland, headlined by ice fishing and snowmobiling.

On the western shore of Bear Lake, just north of Garden City, Utah and about
an hour from Logan, is Bear Lake State Park and Marina. Bear Lake’s beauty
along with the marina’s facilities and beaches makes it an ideal place for
boating, fishing, playing, and camping. Make a reservation on the Utah State
Parks reservation site.

Bear Lake is a 20-mile long and eight-mile wide natural lake with beautiful, placid waters that perfectly match the tranquil pace of the quaint towns that dot the shore. In the winter, the Bear Lake area transforms into a snowy adventureland, headlined by ice fishing and snowmobiling.


On the western shore of Bear Lake, just north of Garden City, Utah and about an hour from Logan, is Bear Lake State Park and Marina. Bear Lake’s beauty along with the marina’s facilities and beaches makes it an ideal place for boating, fishing, playing, and camping. <a href="http://utahstateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/bear-lake-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do?contractCode=UT&parkId=343061" rel="nofollow">Make a reservation on the Utah State Parks reservation site</a>.

$10/car. $5/car for seniors (62 years of age and older). Transient/Nightly
Boat Slips: $25/$28 per night.

Bear Lake State Park

The Raymond Mountain WSA encompasses 32,936 acres of BLM-administered land,
1,329 acres of state land and 200 acres of private inholdings. The study area
is in the Sublette mountain range and is forested over major portions of the
area. There are several creeks within the area, two of which contain a pure
strain of Bonneville or Bear River cutthroat trout. The area is important
moose, deer and elk habitat. The Raymond Mountain WSA, in combination with its
relatively large size, diversity and ruggedness of terrain, contains
outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation. The primary
recreation activity in the area is hunting moose, elk, deer and grouse.
Primitive camping occurs along Raymond Creek, Huff Creek and in White Canyon.
Hiking and backpacking occur in the area, as well as nature study and
sightseeing. Other recreational activities include fishing, trapping and
horseback riding.

The Raymond Mountain WSA encompasses 32,936 acres of BLM-administered land, 1,329 acres of state land and 200 acres of private inholdings. The study area is in the Sublette mountain range and is forested over major portions of the area. There are several creeks within the area, two of which contain a pure strain of Bonneville or Bear River cutthroat trout. The area is important moose, deer and elk habitat. 
The Raymond Mountain WSA, in combination with its relatively large size, diversity and ruggedness of terrain, contains outstanding opportunities for primitive and unconfined recreation. The primary recreation activity in the area is hunting moose, elk, deer and grouse. Primitive camping occurs along Raymond Creek, Huff Creek and in White Canyon. Hiking and backpacking occur in the area, as well as nature study and sightseeing. Other recreational activities include fishing, trapping and horseback riding.

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