Discover Laketown: Bear Lake, Canyon Trail, and History

Laketown is located on the south shore of Bear Lake. Rodeos, a canyon trail, a community fishing reservoir, and historic sites offer different reasons to visit. If you’re looking for a hotel in Laketown, first consider whether an event, time outdoors, or local history will shape your stay. Then compare hotel offers based on the location and amenities that matter for your trip.

Rodeo and Laketown Canyon Trail

The Laketown Rodeo Arena is located at the intersection of 200 East and Rodeo Road on the southeastern edge of Laketown. Rodeos are held there, and metal bleachers can accommodate up to 3,000 spectators. If you’re planning your stay around a rodeo, check the event dates in advance.

The Laketown Canyon Trail starts at the Laketown Rodeo Arena. The round trip is seven miles long and rated moderate. The trail climbs through aspen groves and crosses the creek seven times. It also passes a reservoir and reaches a spring three miles from the trailhead. The distance figures refer to different points: the full round trip is seven miles, while the spring is three miles from the trailhead. This lets you distinguish the total distance from the distance to this waypoint.

Water and Outdoor Activities

Laketown Reservoir is a community fishing reservoir located two miles south of Laketown on 200 East. Nearby, the Eastside area of Bear Lake State Park is located on Cisco Road. It has five campgrounds with beaches and a boat ramp.

Rendezvous Beach Rentals offers boat rentals in summer at Rendezvous Beach State Park, west of Laketown. Since the service is seasonal and may change, check in advance whether boat rentals will be available during your planned visit.

Local History and Visit Planning

Construction of the Old Rock Store began in March 1907. Laketown Relief Society Hall is another specific historic landmark: construction began between 1899 and 1901, and the hall was dedicated on July 29, 1906. The different dates provide a timeline for two places connected with Laketown’s history.

Laketown DUP Relic Hall is located at 185 East 1st Street in Laketown. Visits require an appointment in advance. Check beforehand whether this appointment requirement is still in effect for your planned visit.

Planning requirements vary by activity: for a rodeo, the event date matters; for boat rentals, the summer season; and for the Relic Hall, an appointment. Check these details before planning your hotel stay around them. For the trail, the stated round-trip distance and moderate difficulty rating can help you factor the hike into your plans.

For a broader travel overview: Rich County.