40 Acres • Bear Lake Views + Recreational Area • Land for Sale in Bear Lake County, Idaho • ID0001

Land for Sale in Bear Lake County, Idaho!

Own 40 acres with Bear Lake views in a highly desirable recreational area. With plenty of space, two roads running through the property, and easy access to the area’s boating, fishing, hiking, camping, and other outdoor recreation, this property offers a strong opportunity to own a large piece of land near one of Idaho’s most popular lake destinations. 

PROPERTY SUMMARY

Property ID: ID0001

Nearest City: St. Charles

State: Idaho

County: Bear Lake

PIN: RP15S45E296600

AIN: 05635.09

Total Acreage: 40 acres

Property Type: Vacant Land

Annual Property Taxes: Approximately $272/ year

Terrain / Setting: Rural/open acreage in the Bear Lake area

DESCRIPTION 

An opportunity to own 40 acres in the Bear Lake area, with views of the lake and access to the recreation that draws people to this part of Idaho. This is a large-acreage property in a recreationally desirable area, giving you something increasingly difficult to find around Bear Lake: space, views, and room to hold for the future.

The surrounding Bear Lake area offers a wide range of recreation, including boating, fishing, swimming, beaches, hiking, camping, RV recreation, wildlife viewing, and winter activities such as snowmobiling. Bear Lake State Park provides access to many of these activities, while the surrounding mountains and open country add even more opportunities for outdoor recreation.

For buyers looking at land for sale as an investment, location matters. Bear Lake is an established recreational destination that attracts visitors looking for lake activities, mountain recreation, and seasonal getaways. The property is conveniently positioned near the Idaho–Utah border, providing access to destinations in both states, while the Idaho–Wyoming border and nearby Wyoming recreation are also within reach. This puts you within a broader three-state recreational region spanning Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming.

The area also offers access to significant wildlife destinations. Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge, an approximately 18,000-acre refuge in Bear Lake County, provides opportunities for wildlife viewing, birding, fishing, and experiencing the region’s wetlands and open landscapes. Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge in Wyoming adds another regional destination along the Bear River Valley, with wetlands and habitat for waterfowl, mule deer, elk, pronghorn, and other wildlife.

Owning 40 acres in the surrounding area gives you exposure to that recreational setting while providing considerably more land than the typical Bear Lake homesite. The property offers views of Bear Lake, adding to the appeal of owning acreage in this area. You don’t have to build immediately or have a specific plan today. For a buyer focused on ownership and long-term value, the opportunity is simply to secure a large parcel in an established recreational market and decide later how you want to use it.

The property also has two roads running through the property, including access from the northeast portion toward the center/southern portion of the parcel.

This land for sale is an opportunity to own acreage in a place where people already come to spend time outdoors. Whether you ultimately hold the property, pursue a future building or recreational plan where permitted, or simply want a tangible piece of land near Bear Lake, the decision is yours. Buyer to independently verify zoning, permitted uses, utilities, access, and other property-specific information.

The appeal here is straightforward: 40 acres, Bear Lake views, and a location surrounded by recreation across Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. You are not buying into a manufactured lifestyle or a promise of future development. You are buying land in Bear Lake County, Idaho and keeping your options open.

If you’ve been looking for land for sale near Bear Lake but want more than a small lot, this 40-acre property offers a different kind of opportunity — large acreage in a recreationally desirable area with lake views, nearby state borders, wildlife areas, and room to think long term.

Own the land. Enjoy the location. Decide what comes next.

LOCAL WILDLIFE IN THE AREA

Bear Lake County supports a broad range of wildlife associated with its mountain, sagebrush, grassland, and wetland environments. Mule deer and elk are particularly established in the region, with Idaho Fish and Game identifying nearby areas as important winter range. Other wildlife found within the broader game-management area includes moose, pronghorn, black bear, mountain lion, wolves, upland birds, and waterfowl. Wildlife sightings on or around the property are naturally dependent on season, habitat, and conditions and are not guaranteed.

ACCESS 

Road Access: Physical and Legal

Road Type: Dirt Road

AREA FEATURES & ATTRACTIONS 

• Bear Lake & Bear Lake State Park — Approximately 15–20 minutes; boating, fishing, swimming, camping, hiking, and other outdoor recreation. Bear Lake spans the Idaho–Utah border.
• St. Charles, Idaho — Approximately 15–20 minutes; the nearest community and gateway to the Idaho side of Bear Lake.
• Minnetonka Cave — Approximately 15–20 minutes; a large limestone cave located in St. Charles Canyon within the national forest.
• Caribou-Targhee National Forest / St. Charles Canyon — Approximately 15–25 minutes; hiking, camping, wildlife viewing, and mountain recreation.
• Garden City, Utah — Approximately 25–30 minutes; popular Bear Lake destination with restaurants, recreation, beaches, and services.
• Paris, Idaho — Approximately 25–30 minutes; historic community and Bear Lake County seat.
• Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge — Approximately 30–40 minutes; an 18,169-acre wildlife refuge with wetlands, grasslands, and important habitat for migrating and nesting birds.
• Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge – Thomas Fork Unit / Wyoming Border — Approximately 40–50 minutes; the Thomas Fork Unit extends to the Wyoming state line, providing wildlife habitat and outdoor recreation opportunities.
• Montpelier, Idaho — Approximately 30–40 minutes; shopping, restaurants, services, lodging, and other amenities.
• Cokeville Meadows National Wildlife Refuge, Wyoming — Approximately 45–55 minutes; wildlife habitat along the Bear River Valley in western Wyoming.
• Idaho–Utah State Line — Approximately 15–20 minutes, with Bear Lake itself spanning the two states.
• Idaho–Wyoming State Line — Approximately 40–50 minutes, near the Thomas Fork area of Bear Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
• Logan, Utah — Approximately 60–75 minutes; larger regional city with shopping, dining, healthcare, Utah State University, and additional services.

COUNTY CONTACT INFORMATION

Assessor:
Phone: (208) 945-2155 ext. 4
Website: https://www.bearlakecounty.info/assessor.html

Planning & Zoning:
Phone: 208-945-2155 ext 1428
Website: https://www.bearlakecounty.info/planning-and-zoning.html

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURES

• Vacant land
• Property sold as-is
• Buyer to verify all information independently
• Each transaction includes a $200 document fee 
• View full seller disclosure at: www.titanlandstore.com/seller-disclosures/

WHOLESALE / CONTRACT INTEREST DISCLOSURE: The selling entity does not currently hold legal title to this property. It holds a contractual/equitable interest under a purchase agreement with the record owner and is marketing that interest for assignment or other lawful disposition. Titan Land is acting as a principal in the transaction, not as a real estate broker or agent for the property owner.