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Our top choices for Bear Lake Trailhead hotels

A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."
A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.
A park with a small stream, wooden steps, and red chairs.
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.

1. Silver Moon Inn

Silver Moon Inn
12.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Heeyoung
S$323
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Silver Moon Inn
A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.
A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a balcony with a view.

2. YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
YMCA of the Rockies, 7.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Ashley
S$205
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.
A room with a view of a forested mountain range through large windows.
A playground with a slide, swings, and a wooden deck with stairs.
A lodge with a deck and outdoor lighting, surrounded by trees and mountains.

3. Wildwood Inn

Wildwood Inn
11.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Rebecca
S$169
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Wildwood Inn
A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.
A gazebo with a tiled roof and a weather vane, surrounded by trees.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a stone fireplace.
A room with a wooden dresser, a leather sofa, and a double door with glass panels.

4. Columbine Inn

Columbine Inn
14.9 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Garland
S$200
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Columbine Inn
A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
A hotel lobby with a wooden staircase, a reception desk, and a view of the dining area.
A rustic bedroom with a four-poster bed, a bench, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.
A rustic wooden interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a mounted deer head.

5. The Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn
17.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Louis
S$253
includes taxes & fees
20 Sept - 21 Sept
The Gateway Inn
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling, and a bookshelf filled with books.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A modern kitchen with a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a window with a view.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, and a view of the kitchen in the background.

6. Ferncliff Lodge

Ferncliff Lodge
17.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Amanda
S$368
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept
Ferncliff Lodge
A lobby with a wooden ceiling, a chandelier, two armchairs with red cushions, a leather ottoman, and a reception desk.
A long, narrow kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, and a built-in coffee station.
A hotel room with a fireplace, a television on a wooden cabinet, a dining area with chairs, and a bed with a green and white blanket.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake surrounded by a forest and mountains.

7. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
14.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Ajit
S$262
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
A mountain lodge with red Adirondack chairs, a covered picnic area, and a sign indicating no vacancy.
A rectangular swimming pool with a blue border, surrounded by red lounge chairs and a fence.
A campground with picnic tables, red Adirondack chairs, and a covered picnic area.

8. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Graciela
S$176
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Estes Mountain Inn
A natural landscape with a waterfall flowing over rocks.
A cozy bedroom with a stone fireplace, a bed with a headboard, a nightstand, and a TV mounted on the wall.
A residential area with modern houses, a mountain backdrop, and a clear sky.
A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television displaying 'Hansen & Dale Resorts'.

9. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
11.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Teri
S$253
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
A wooden deck with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, and a glass door leading to a patio area.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a fireplace.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, and a cozy seating area with a sofa and armchairs.
A hot tub with a digital temperature gauge, surrounded by windows with blinds, in a room with a door and a light fixture.

10. Castle Mountain Lodge

Castle Mountain Lodge
11.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Aubrey
S$307
includes taxes & fees
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Castle Mountain Lodge
A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.
A reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern lounge area with sofas, armchairs, a fireplace, and large windows offering views.

11. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Venkata Ravi Sankar
S$276
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
A log cabin with a porch and a large elk standing in front.
A wooden bear sculpture on a tree stump by a flowing river, surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.
A wooden cabin with a wooden deck and a small bridge over a flowing river surrounded by dense forest.

12. Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River
8.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
James
S$346
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Idlewilde by the River
A wooden bridge over a flowing stream, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining area with a laptop on the table, a red sofa, and a fireplace.
A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a sofa, and a window.
A cabin with a deck, surrounded by trees and a stream.

13. Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River
11.7 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Julia
S$293
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Streamside on Fall River
Two wooden cabins with balconies, a stone pathway, and a pine tree.
A room with a wooden floor, a black leather sofa, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted lamp, and a door decorated with a sunflower wreath.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a bathtub.
A log cabin with a wooden deck and a snow-covered ground.

14. Mountain Shadows Resort

Mountain Shadows Resort
10.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Melissa
S$307
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Mountain Shadows Resort
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.
A wooden deck with tables and chairs, overlooking a mountainous landscape.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a TV, and a stone wall.

15. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Coyote Mountain Lodge
Grand Estates, 14.7 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Jay
S$170
includes taxes & fees
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Coyote Mountain Lodge
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a nightstand, a lamp, a window, and a wooden wall panel.
A room with a dining table, a sofa, a ceiling fan, and a window with a view of a mountain.
A kitchen with a dining area, a TV mounted on the wall, and a view into the adjacent bedroom.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in microwave, and a sink. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

16. The Historic Crag's Lodge

The Historic Crag's Lodge
12.2 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Jeffrey
S$320
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
The Historic Crag's Lodge
A hot tub on a deck with a view of a forest and a river.
A bedroom with a bed, a sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen area.
A log cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a kitchen area.

17. Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only

Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
11 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Robert
S$383
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stonebrook Resort - Adults Only
A two-story lodge with a covered deck and outdoor seating area.
A living room with a stone fireplace, two leather armchairs, a grey sofa, and a patterned rug.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a large mirror.
A residential area with a house, a large rock feature, and a tree with pink blossoms.

18. Misty Mountain Lodge

Misty Mountain Lodge
12.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Taryn
S$353
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Misty Mountain Lodge
A wooden balcony with a view of a mountainous landscape.
A hotel with a wooden deck, flower beds, and a sign indicating a trail ridge inn.
A room with a round table and three stools, a window with a view of trees and mountains, and a plant on the table.
A spacious room with large windows, a desk, and two chairs.

19. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
10.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Else
S$208
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
A modern dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a buffet with various food items, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern lobby with wooden accents, a bar area, and seating arrangements.
A modern living room with leather sofas, a fireplace, wooden shelves, and a bar area.
A family around a campfire with chairs and a mountain view in the background.

20. Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG

Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG
13.5 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
eric
S$262
includes taxes & fees
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Holiday Inn Estes Park by IHG
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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake Trailhead

Property
Property class
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."
Silver Moon Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,009 reviews
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A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
8.0
Very good
1,715 reviews
View
A covered outdoor area with wooden beams, a fire feature, seating, and a view of mountains.
Wildwood Inn
8.8
Excellent
420 reviews
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A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.
Columbine Inn
9.6
Exceptional
1,002 reviews
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A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
The Gateway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
1,008 reviews
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Top Bear Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

River Ridge Cottages

River Ridge Cottages

10/10 Excellent
"A little run down, but for the price it was fair"
JASON 2-night trip
Posted 12 hours ago
River Ridge Cottages
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay here. Very calm and serene. Great accommodations. Would go back ."
Marta 2-night trip
Posted 15 hours ago
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
Dao House

Dao House

10/10 Excellent
"I would definitely come back because it’s close to the hiking spots we were visiting, and they have hiking trails right from the property too. It’s super cozy. The staff is phenomenal. It’s clean. They offer oxygen services and massages, among other activities."
Laura 2-night trip
Posted 2 days ago
Dao House
Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

10/10 Excellent
"It was a great location to Rocky Mountain National Park. Rooms on a lovely river. Owner was friendly and helpful."
Carol 4-night trip
Posted 10 days ago
Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

Other attractions near Bear Lake Trailhead

A calm lake reflecting a forest with autumn-colored trees.
Photo by Mitchell Dyson

Bear Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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A lake surrounded by dense forest and a clear blue sky.

Nymph Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Nymph Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Wander the scenic parks and lakeside in the area.
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A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff.

Alberta Falls

6.0/10 (1 review)
Explore the great outdoors at Alberta Falls and enjoy the mountain views during your trip to Estes Park. Wander the lakeside and scenic parks in the area.
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A calm lake surrounded by dense forest and mountains.

Dream Lake

9.6/10 (604 reviews)
Dramatic peaks rise like wallpaper around this scenic lake, which is among the highlights from a flurry of water features along Bear Lake Trail.
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A rocky mountain landscape with a lake, trees, and a prominent cliff.

Emerald Lake

9.6/10 (535 reviews)
A jewel in the nature trails of this rocky park, this lake and its lily pads are dwarfed by the immense rocky behemoths around it.
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Glacier Gorge Trailhead

You can take time to visit Glacier Gorge Trailhead during your travels to Estes Park. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
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Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail

You can take time to visit Flattop Mountain Hiking Trail during your travels to Estes Park. Amble around the area's scenic parks or seek out the hiking trails.
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Bierstadt Lake

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bierstadt Lake during your travels in Estes Park. Discover the area's mountain views or seek out its hiking trails.
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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bear Lake Trailhead?
Bear Lake Trailhead is located in a scenic area of Estes Park known for its magnificent mountain views and hiking. You'll find 58 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.
What's the best place to stay near Bear Lake Trailhead?
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this lodge offers a restaurant and an indoor pool. It's located 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Bear Lake Trailhead. Another good option is Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River, located 4.8 mi (7.7 km) away.
How many hotels will I be able to find near Bear Lake Trailhead?
Expedia has 58 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Bear Lake Trailhead.
If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bear Lake Trailhead, will I receive a refund?
Yes! Most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view the best options available near Bear Lake Trailhead.
What can I see and do near Bear Lake Trailhead?
Spend some time wandering around Rocky Mountain National Park, Murphey's Mountain Park and Upper Beaver Meadows Trailhead. Create some family memories at The Labyrinth and Moraine Park Museum. Enjoy nature at Dream Lake, Emerald Lake or Sprague Lake.