Bear Lake / Trail Side KOA Journey General Information

Check In:
RVs & Tents:   Anytime after 1 pm
Cabins:            Anytime after 3 pm

Check Out:
All sites: 11 am

Due to limited space within our registration office, we do not have the capability to accept and store any packages sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS, or Amazon. Please have your packages delivered to the local Garden City, Utah, post office to be held and picked up from their location.

The Bear Lake Marina Side KOA does allow one (1) tent on a RV site. We ask that the tent is placed in the parking pad in front of or behind your rig. Starting for the 2027 camping season, there will be a $40.00 dollar fee per night for the tent should the guest elect to have one on their site. There is also irrigation throughout our KOA and ask the tents not be placed in the grass to help us keep our campground green and beautiful!

If you would like a specific site number, there is a $30 "KOA Select My Site Fee=13px". To take advantage of this feature, please mention this at the time of making your reservation. If you do not use the Site Guarantee, WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MOVE RESERVATIONS AS NEEDED up until your time of arrival. The TYPE of site you reserve is automatically guaranteed even if you do not pay a Site Guarantee Fee.

General Store/Registration Office
Sunday - Thursday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m

Laundry
Laundry facilities are available 24/7

Quiet Hours
10pm - 7am

For the safety and enjoyment of all guests, strict limits are enforced on the number of people who may be at the campground per each reservation. 

• At check-in, you will be asked to verify the number of guests staying at your site.  
  
• A limit of 4 to 10 people per site (depending on site type) will be enforced. That total number includes both the number of people on your reservation and any day visitors. If you have the maximum number of people on your reservation, day visitors are not allowed.
  

RV and Tent sites are limited to 6 people per site.
Camping Cabins and Deluxe Cabins are limited to the maximum occupancy. The number of guests/visitors per site cannot exceed the maximum sleeping capacity of the accommodation. 

Note: If the number of overnight guests on your reservation allows for day visitors, those day visitors must check in at the front desk upon arrival. Keep in mind that parking is limited and is first come, first serve. Visiting guests are permitted until Quiet Hours begin at 10pm and must adhere to campground rules. Should day visitors turn into overnight guests, they must register at the front desk.

This KOA doesn't charge extra people fees with your reservation. Each site includes the following in the base rate:

• RV and Tent sites: nightly rate includes up to 6 people
  
• Cabins: nightly rate includes up to the number of people the cabin sleeps 
  

Please note visitor fees may still apply for guests not registered on the site.

For a complete list of fire safety rules, click here.

Connecting with nature and wildlife. Various types of wildlife big and small may be on this campground. Be alert and give them distance and respect. Keep dogs on a leash and properly store food, trash and cooking supplies. Your safety and the future of wildlife depend on you.

Propane fills are offered from 8am - until dusk daily.  Inquire at the Registration office for propane fills.

Cancellation Policy (Effective for reservations made starting on 10/1/24):
If you need to cancel your reservation, please call the campground before the deadlines below to receive a refund of your deposit, less a $20 administrative cancellation fee. Text and email notifications of cancellations will not be accepted.
Cancellation Deadlines:
RV & Tent Sites: You must give 7 days cancellation notice. Call the KOA you made your reservation with by 4 p.m., seven days before your scheduled arrival.Lodging & Accommodations: You must give 14 days cancellation notice. Call the KOA you made your reservation with by 4 p.m., fourteen days before your scheduled arrival. For guests booking accommodations in California, a full refund will be given for reservations canceled within 24 hours of booking, provided the arrival date is at least 72 hours after the time of booking.Cancellation Details:
• Reservations made after these deadlines require nonrefundable deposits.
• Cancellations made after the deadlines will result in forfeiture of the full deposit.
• No refunds are given due to the discomforts of nature, including no-shows and early checkouts.
• No refunds are given on or after the arrival date.
• Refunds will be processed using the original credit/debit card, with no exceptions.
• The cancellation policy may be amended during a Regional/National travel disruption.
• Holidays and special events may have unique deposit and/or cancellation requirements. Please check with your selected KOA for details.

Cats and dogs are members of your family and are welcome to camp with you.In order for all our guests to feel safe, please follow these rules with all pets at the campground:

• Pets must be on a 6 ft. or shorter leash when outside your RV, tent or lodging.
  
• Dog fencing may NOT be staked into the ground.
  
• Do not leave your pet unattended.
  
• Pick up after your pet. Doggie bags are located throughout the campground for your use.
  
• Aggressive and loud pets of any kind are not allowed. If your pet shows signs of aggression towards other pets or other guests, you will be asked to leave and will forfeit your site payment.
  

Camping Cabin Pet Fee: $10 Per Pet, Per Stay
RV Sites:  No Pet Fee

One vehicle is permitted per site. All others will need to park in the overflow parking area.

Please put your trash out in front of your site each morning so the campground staff can pick it up for you.
All trash must be in a secure, tied trash bag. Do not leave trash out overnight - we have wildlife in the area.

There are also dumpsters available and marked on the site map. 
NOTE:  Per local ordinance, only everyday household garbage may be put into the dumpster.
No furniture, appliances, mattresses, etc are permitted to be discarded in the dumpsters.  

5 MPH throughout the campground

If you arrive after the Registration Office has closed, there is a night registration area available with guest information and campground maps.
If you have a campground emergency, please call (435) 603-6383. If you have a life threatening or safety emergency, please call 911.

Welcome to Bear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey!

Doug is the General Manager of Bear Lake / Marina Side KOA Holiday and Bear Lake / Trail Side KOA Journey. A passionate outdoorsman, he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, and backpacking. Before joining the Bear Lake team, Doug served as the General Manager of Door County KOA Holiday in Wisconsin, where he began his career with KOA.