Bear Canyon Lake and Camping Area

Not a swimming lake! This is far enough back it's not as crowded as some of the other lakes. But it is quite treacherous to get down to. There is not really one clear marked path down to the lakes edge. The loop around is marked though. Easy enough with a bit of fishing gear. But I would definitely not recommend bringing hard/heavy kayaks (like in the pictures) or paddle boards unless you are up for a serious work out hiking back up to the parking lot. If you are planning to bring one a light weight blowup type would be best. When we were there it was a bit windy. It is a canyon after all. The camping is well dispersed and clean. Except the bathrooms are disgusting. 🤮

Super fun to take the family. Nice weather. 30 miles drive on the dirt road take us to Bear Canyon Lake. We camp the further you drive it will be the closes to the lake and bathrooms.

Beautiful camping area. We go there every Thanksgiving. Tall pines nice fire pits. Not much wood on the ground so bring in your own. Take a hike down to the lake. The views there are breath taking. If you plan to take your kayaks to the lake beware. Switch backs lead you to the lake and it’s very steep. Watch out for the large crows, they like to visit your campsite for scraps when your not there.

Pretty nice dispersed campground within walking distance of the small lake. It is a fairly long drive off the main road but the dirt road is fairly well maintained so not too bad. We have been here twice and will certainly go again.

Went camping here this past weekend and the campsite is beautiful. Bathrooms are disgusting. Also, their was a lot going on. People were passing by my campsite with off roading atvs and quads and there was tons of dust everywhere. Shooting on all hours of day and night. Lake was beautiful and relaxing. I guess we just went on a wrong weekend.