Fish Haven sits on the northwest shore just north of the Utah–Idaho line on US-89, in Bear Lake County, Idaho. It's quieter than Garden City and has many lake-view homes and cabins.
Lake access: Idaho's Bear Lake State Park North Beach (St. Charles) is a day-use area with over a mile of sandy beach, two boat ramps, and a life-jacket loaner station. It often fills in summer, so parking day passes can be reserved in advance. Utah's Garden City Marina is a short drive south.
Taxes and jurisdiction: Fish Haven is in Idaho, so Idaho property-tax and income-tax rules apply. Confirm the details with a tax professional.
Schools: Bear Lake School District #33, whose boundary matches Bear Lake County, ID. Schools include Paris Elementary (Paris), A.J. Winters Elementary, Bear Lake Middle, and Bear Lake High (Montpelier), and Georgetown Elementary. Confirm boundaries with the district.
Approximate drive times
- Logan, UT: about 1 hr 9 min (46 mi)
- Salt Lake City Int'l Airport: about 2 hr 51 min (130 mi)
- Park City, UT: about 2 hr 40 min (134 mi)
Estimated drive times from routing data; winter weather and Logan Canyon conditions can add significant time.