Sunrise Campground
Sunrise Campground is close to Bear Lake Summit, just 6 miles west of Garden City and Bear Lake, Utah, at an elevation of 7,800 feet. Visitors to the Bear Lake area are treated to a wide range of outdoor recreational opportunities, including boating, water skiing, hiking and scenic driving.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 24 |
| Yurts | 2 |
| Host/management | 3 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 36 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
26 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Pets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | Standard | Pull-through | 22 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 003 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 004 | Standard | Pull-through | 30 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 005 | Standard | Back-in | 24 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 006 | Standard | Back-in | 28 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 007 | Standard | Back-in | 17 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 008 | Standard | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 009 | Standard | Back-in | 20 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 010 | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes | |
| 011 | Standard | Back-in | 26 | Gravel | Full | 8 / 1 | Yes | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.

Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Max vehicle length | 36 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 24 single sites - $27.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle per single site. 2 glamping sites - $118.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle. Day Use - $15.00. Extra Vehicle - $10.00 per vehicle, per day (paid on-site cash/check). |
Sunrise is made up of two loops of single-family sites each with a picnic table and fire ring. Vault toilets and drinking water are provided. Roads and parking spurs are paved.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Season & status
| Status | Closed for the season. Forest Service sites close for the season; check the official page for the reopening date. |
| Forest | Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest |
Weather by month
Getting there
From Logan, Utah, take Highway 89 east for 31 miles, then turn south onto FR102. Follow for.6 miles to campground. Sunrise is one mile west of Bear Lake Summit and 6 miles west of Garden City, Utah.
| Nearest town | Garden City, Utah |
| Coordinates | 41.9200° N, 111.4603° W · Directions ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
- Change and Cancellation Policies and Fees
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: To ensure fairness, reservation arrival or departure dates may not be changed beyond the booking window until 18 days after booking the reservation.
- Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
- You can cancel or change reservations through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
- Late Cancellations
- Overnight and Day Use Facilities: Late cancellations are those cancelled between 12:01 a.m. (Eastern) on the day before arrival and check out time on the day after arrival.
- Individual Campsites: If a customer cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival they will be charged a $10.00 service fee and will also forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a single night's reservation will forfeit the entire use fee but no cancellation fee will apply.
- Cabins / Lookouts: Customers will be charged a $10.00 cancellation fee and forfeit the first night's use fee if a cabin or lookout reservation is cancelled within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
- Group Facility: If a customer cancels a group overnight facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date they will be charged the $10.00 service fee and forfeit the first night's use fee. Cancellations for a single night's use will not be assessed a service fee.
- Group Day Use Area: If a customer cancels a group day use facility reservation within 14 days of the scheduled arrival date, they will forfeit the total day use fee with no service fee charge.
- No-Shows
- Camping / Day Use: A camping no-show customer is one who does not arrive at a campground and does not cancel the reservation by check-out time on the day after the scheduled arrival date. Reserved campsites and group overnight facilities will be held until check-out time on the day following your scheduled arrival. Group day-use facilities will be held until check-in time on your scheduled arrival
- If a customer does not arrive at the campground or group facility by check-out time the day after arrival or does not cancel the reservation by the times listed under "Late Cancellations" above, the customer may be assessed a $20.00 service fee and forfeit use fees.
- Refunds
- Customers must request refunds no later than 14 days after the scheduled departure date. Recreation.gov will not grant refund requests after 14 days of departure.
- Reservation Fee: For some facilities, tours or permits an additional reservation fee is charged. For some overnight and day-use facilities, an additional non-refundable reservation fee may apply. The non-refundable reservation fee for tours and tickets is $1.00. The non-refundable reservation fee for permits varies by location.
- Refunds for Bankcard Purchases: Refunds for bank card payments will be issued as a credit to the original bank card.
- Refunds for Check or Cash Purchases: Refunds for Recreation.gov payments made by check or money order, and cash payments at selected campgrounds will be issued a check refund. A refund will be processed within 30 days of receipt and approval. Please Note: Refund requests made during or after departure can only be processed when approved by the facility management staff based upon local policy.
- Refunds for Emergency Closures: In the event of an emergency closure, the Recreation.gov team will attempt to notify users and offer alternate dates (as appropriate). If this is not possible, reservations will be cancelled and all fees paid will be refunded. Reservation fees for free tickets are non-refundable in the event of an emergency closure.
- Recreation.gov Billing Information
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | Beaver Mountain Rental Shop ↗ | 5.3 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 7.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Castle Country RV ↗ | 21.9 mi |
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Worth a stop
Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah/Idaho border and is just 6 miles from the campground. Outdoor activities abound at Bear Lake, with endless boating, waterskiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, swimming, hiking, biking, horseback and off-road vehicle riding opportunities. Sightseeing and scenic driving are popular activities.
- 9.4 miTony Grove Day Use Area ↗Day use
- 14.5 miChokecherry Picnic Area ↗Day use
Trails nearby
- 0.7 miLimber Pine Nature ↗1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse
- 0.8 miGarden City Canyon ATV2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 0.8 miGarden City Winter Sports2.2 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.1 miEast Hodges Canyon2.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 2 more
- 1.2 miSinks Winter Spur A1.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
- 1.5 miSinks Trail Winter Sport ↗21.7 mi trail · snowmobile, snowshoe, ski
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Mount Naomi Wilderness begins about 8.4 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 8.4 miMount Naomi Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 44,572 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Cabin and lookout rentals nearby
On the National Register nearby
- Anna Nielsen Scofield HouseBuilding · Fish Haven · 8.8 mi
- Wilhelmina Nelson House and CabinsBuilding · St. Charles · 13.6 mi
- Hatch's CampBuilding · Cache National Forest · 14 mi
Natural features
A mixed-growth conifer and aspen forest covers the site, providing partial shade and nice privacy between sites. Summer wildflowers are abundant.
Recreation
Limber Pine Trail, a one-mile loop that's perfect for families, begins less than a half-mile from the campground. It leads to a 500-year old Limber Pine. Bear Lake Summit is one mile away and offers picnic tables, interpretive displays and breathtaking views of Bear Lake.
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Sunrise Campground?
Sites at Sunrise Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Sunrise Campground?
Cash, Check, or Scan & Pay (with recreation.gov app). 24 single sites - $27.00, capacity - 8 people + 1 vehicle per single site. 2 glamping sites - $118.00, capacity - 8 people (deposit required) + 1 vehicle.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Sunrise Campground?
Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
What does it cost to cancel a reservation at Sunrise Campground?
Camping / Day Use: A $10.00 service fee will apply if you change or cancel your reservation (including campsites, cabins, lookouts, group facilities, etc.). The $10.00 service fee will be deducted from the refund amount.
Source: Charges and cancellations
Is Sunrise Campground open right now?
Closed for the season as of Oct 16, 2026.
Source: Forest Service status
How many sites does Sunrise Campground have?
29 sites, including 24 standard sites without power and 2 yurt.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Sunrise Campground?
The longest site here provides 36 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are pets allowed at Sunrise Campground?
Yes, pets are allowed at Sunrise Campground. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Sunrise Campground?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Sunrise Campground?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Sunrise Campground?
Limber Pine Trail, a one-mile loop that's perfect for families, begins less than a half-mile from the campground. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Sunrise Campground?
Garden City, Utah. Beautiful Bear Lake straddles the Utah/Idaho border and is just 6 miles from the campground.
Source: Getting there





