Big Creek Campground

We stayed here during summer 2023. We were lucky to get a spot for a few nights. The sites were great and it was nice to be near the lake. It was peaceful even though it was busy and most campers were respectful of quiet hours. We ended up driving to the day use area to access the beach there since it was a little nicer than the area in front of the campground. The showers could use more attention, they were pretty dirty and the water didn't get very warm. It was strange that you couldn't get in and out after 10pm. Not that we needed to be out late but just wonder about having an emergency and not being able to get back into your campsite. They also aerial sprayed for mosquitos while we were staying there which was a little concerning and I didn't appreciate having chemicals sprayed over top of us. Bear Lake is beautiful and interesting and if you want to stay right on the lake this is a great option.

We camped with some friends in a tent. Campsites are decent, with trailer hook ups, camp fire and a table. Trees provide shade so its not unbearably hot all the time. Beach access is outstanding, 90 seconds walking and you are in the water. There are some serious drawbacks though. The restrooms and showers are ROUGH. Not so much dirty but filled with dead and living mosquitos and spiders. I realize you are camping but it was really bad. And did I mention mosquitoes? Oh man. Millions. Bring plenty of bug spray and even then, you are probably going to get eaten alive. Also, if you bring more than one car, they are going to gouge you at the front entrance despite plenty of overflow parking. Not much staff around but there are some older folks who are volunteers that are helpful. Would I stay here again? Only if I were overruled.

It's one of my favorite places to camp. The full hookups are amazing for camping with kids and being able to give them showers before bed with no limits on water and power. The campground showers and bathrooms are also a big plus.

Great campsite with great views. Clean bathrooms and showers. Short walk to a very large easy to access beach with lots of room to spread out. Campsites are very close together so if you are sensitive to noise I would recommend ear plugs. Night sky is pretty great for being so close to civilization but there are quite a few 24 hour lights on site you'll need to account for. Campfire grills are very close to the fire pit and permanently block a spot around the campfire but the fire pit isn't the big concrete pits you'll find elsewhere that block all of the heat so that is a plus here. All in all great campsites that are excellent for groups.

Big Creek had reliable water, sewer, and power access, but the sites were pretty close together for Utah standards, and anything near the creek is FULL of mosquitos! Our whole family is departing with about 20 more bug bites despite lots of incense, bug repellent, and attempting to stay inside in the evenings. The beach is also rocky, mucky, and full of weeds. Seems like the only way to enjoy this lake is on a boat far away from shore. Would not stay again - too many amazing places nearby in Idaho or over towards Flaming Gorge.