General Campground Information

CHECK IN/OUT

Check In:
RV and Tents: 1:00pm
RV with Spa:   3:00pm
Cabins:            3:00pm

Check out:
All Sites:  11:00am*Please register prior to 10:00 AM for additional days and late check-out (RV and tent sites only). Rates available for late check out, but due to incoming occupancy and site maintenance, it may not be possible to honor these requests. Check outs after 1:00 PM will be charged for a full night's stay.*Management reserves the right to change these times

PACKAGES AND MAIL

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.

HOURS OF OPERATION

General Store/Registration Office:
May 1  - May 24:            8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weeekend: 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Labor Day - October 26: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Pool Hours:
10 a.m. to Dusk
Pool open Memorial Day Weekend - Labor Day Weekend

Laundry Hours:
Laundry is available for use 24/7

Quiet Hours:
10 p.m. - 7 a.m.

FIRE RULES

Fires are typically permitted. If there is a burn ban we will let guests know via text message.
Firewood is available at the general store.

For a complete list of fire rules, click here.

NUMBER OF GUESTS PER RESERVATION

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. 
No tents allowed on any cabin sites, thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

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. Your visitors are welcome for $3.50 per additional person. 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.

No Extra People Fees

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.

WILDLIFE AWARENESS

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.

RECREATION RENTALS

Bike Rentals available at the Bike Rental Building at the front of the campground. 
(Hours Vary)

Sunday to Wednesday is 9am to 6pm & Thursday to Saturday is 9am to 8pm.

* New for 2025! Pedal Carts! *
$10/Hour | $15/Hour | $20/Hour
Small Carts | Large Carts | 2 Person Carts

* New for 2025! E-Scooters! *
$20/Hour
E-Scooter | Bakcou Badger

$35/Hour
Large Surrey (4 Seater)

$30/Hour
Small Surrey (2 Seater)

$20/Hour | $60/Half Day (4 Hour)
E-Bike | RAD Joy Rider

$15/Hour | $50/Half Day (4 Hour) | $75/All Day (8 Hour)
Mountain Bike | Beach Cruiser

$7.50/Hour
Banana Bike (SM, MD, LRG)

$50/Half Day (4 Hour) | $80/All Day (8 Hour)
Paddle Board

$60/Half Day (4 Hour) | $100/All Day (8 Hour)
2 Person Kayak

Pickleball, basketball, horseshoes and shuffleboard equipment available on site.

PROPANE FILL

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

CANCELLATION POLICIES

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.

PET POLICY

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
Deluxe Cabin/Lodge Pet Fee: $25 Per Pet, Per Stay

VEHICLE POLICY

Parking passes must be visible at all times while on the campground.Rates include one vehicle per campsite.If you need to bring additional vehicles, contact the office for extra vehicle parking locations.Park within your assigned site only.*Sites that appear vacant may have a reservation and should not be used as parking. No EV charging at this campground. Follow all posted traffic signs.Speed limit is 5 mph

SPECIFIC SITE REQUESTS

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.

TRASH POLICY

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.  

SPEED LIMIT

5 MPH throughout the campground

CAMPGROUND ETIQUETTE

Please be a good neighbor and refrain from walking through other occupied campsites, keep music and TV volumes at a level that doesn't disturb others.Respect quiet hours (10PM - 7AM). Do not display any political or other offensive materials for other campers to see. Please be considerate of your fellow campers and limit your time in the bathrooms and showers.Teach your children camping etiquette.Remember to have fun! *Violence, illegal, drunken, or obnoxious behavior are not tolerated, violators will be asked to leave the campground and no refund will be issued. A permanent ban may be implemented at the discretion of campground management.

REFUNDS

Refunds or discounts after check in will not be given for voluntary departure, eviction, or removal by law enforcement. KOA policy states: If you are not completely satisfied with our facilities within the first hour of your stay and you wish to leave, you are entitled to a refund. There are no refunds or discounts after the first hour.

AFTER HOURS/EMERGENCY NUMBER

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.

Meet Your Hosts

Doug Adams

Welcome to Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA Holiday!

Doug is the General Manager of Bear Lake/Marina Side KOA Holiday and Bear Lake/Trail Side KOA Journey. An avid outdoorsman, Doug enjoys hunting, fishing and spending time with his German Shepard, Athena. He also loves camping and backpacking throughout the United States, from the Dry Tortugas off Key West to the Grand Tetons of Wyoming. Doug joined KOA in his previous role as General Manager of Door County KOA Holiday in Wisconsin.