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Our top choices for Bear Lake Trailhead hotels

1. 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
Scott
CA $114
CA $125 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

2. Saddle & Surrey Motel

Saddle & Surrey Motel
13.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
john
CA $111
CA $127 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Saddle & Surrey Motel

3. The Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn
17.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Christopher
CA $125
CA $139 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 6 - Oct 7
The Gateway Inn

4. Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Yadab
CA $149
CA $170 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Hotel Estes

5. Appenzell Inn

Appenzell Inn
Grand Estates, 14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Traci
CA $165
CA $189 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Appenzell Inn

6. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Billy
CA $209
CA $239 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

7. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Shannon
CA $103
CA $118 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Estes Mountain Inn

8. Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
12.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
John
CA $221
CA $253 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Murphy's River Lodge

9. Columbine Inn

Columbine Inn
14.9 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Richard
CA $123
CA $141 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Columbine Inn

10. Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

Alpine Trail Ridge Inn
10.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Matthew
CA $172
CA $197 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Alpine Trail Ridge Inn

11. Riversong Inn Retreat

Riversong Inn Retreat
9.2 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United Kingdom
Nicola
CA $345
CA $378 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Riversong Inn Retreat

12. Murphy's Resort

Murphy's Resort
15 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Abdulmuttalib Murtuza
CA $140
CA $160 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Murphy's Resort

13. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
14.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
ARMAN
CA $208
CA $238 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

14. Nicky's Resort

Nicky's Resort
11.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Regina E.
CA $177
CA $221 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Nicky's Resort

15. Streamside on Fall River

Streamside on Fall River
11.7 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Julia
CA $161
CA $198 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Streamside on Fall River

16. Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River
8.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
James
CA $251
CA $413 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5
Idlewilde by the River

17. The Historic Crag's Lodge

The Historic Crag's Lodge
12.2 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Cameron
CA $198
CA $273 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
The Historic Crag's Lodge

18. Ferncliff Lodge

Ferncliff Lodge
17.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Scot
CA $288
CA $304 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Ferncliff Lodge

19. Castle Mountain Lodge

Castle Mountain Lodge
11.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Jason
CA $376
CA $430 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Castle Mountain Lodge

20. Blue Door Inn

Blue Door Inn
14.5 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Ankesh
CA $156
CA $178 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Blue Door Inn
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Compare popular hotels close to Bear Lake Trailhead

Property
Star rating
Guest rating
Breakfast included
Pool
Spa
Pet-friendly
WiFi included
Exterior
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
8.2
Very good
1,693 reviews
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Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds
Saddle & Surrey Motel
9.0
Wonderful
889 reviews
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Breakfast and dinner served
The Gateway Inn
9.2
Wonderful
1,008 reviews
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Front of property
Hotel Estes
9.2
Wonderful
1,011 reviews
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Indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool
Appenzell Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,001 reviews
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Top Bear Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

10/10 Excellent
"It is much bigger than I thought. Use the map!"
Susan 1-night trip
Posted 3 hours ago
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
Dao House

Dao House

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful views! Spotless rooms."
Denielle 3-night trip
Posted 6 hours ago
Dao House
Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

10/10 Excellent
"This place has everything you need- large enough for 4 families- great location- great communication- would not hesitate to book!!"
Dawn G. 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.
Neighbors Rocky Mountain NP/YMCA of the Rockies/WiFi/Spacious/baby friendly

Neighbors Rocky Mountain NP/YMCA of the Rockies/WiFi/Spacious/baby friendly

10/10 Excellent
"Wonderful stay, very cozy and clean and we appreciated how accommodating the host was!! Would for sure stay here again!"
Carli S. 6-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Neighbors Rocky Mountain NP/YMCA of the Rockies/WiFi/Spacious/baby friendly
Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River

10/10 Excellent
"Great location to RMNP"
Kathryn 4-night trip
Posted 7 days ago
Idlewilde by the River
Cozy A-Frame!  2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!

Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!

10/10 Excellent
"Great cozy A frame cottage for my friend& my niece & me. We only stayed one night, but it was perfect for our needs. Would definitely book again!"
Pam R. 1-night trip
Posted 12 days ago
Cozy A-Frame! 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Close to YMCA and RMNP- Dogs OK!
Rivendell Log Cabin - walk into RMNP!  Continental Divide Views!  Large Hot Tub!

Rivendell Log Cabin - walk into RMNP! Continental Divide Views! Large Hot Tub!

10/10 Excellent
"Beautiful place with beautiful views. We really enjoyed sitting on the back enclosed porch in the morning and in the hot tub at night."
Beth C. 5-night trip
Posted 2 weeks ago
Rivendell Log Cabin - walk into RMNP! Continental Divide Views! Large Hot Tub!
Cabin Retreat • Updated • Rocky Mountain Views • Backs to Rocky Mountain Park!!!

Cabin Retreat • Updated • Rocky Mountain Views • Backs to Rocky Mountain Park!!!

10/10 Excellent
"Very nice cabin close to town and RMNP entrance. Looked to be newly updated. Very well appointed kitchen with utensils, pots, pans etc. One thing that I would like to see added are ice cube trays."
Bob R. 2-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Cabin Retreat • Updated • Rocky Mountain Views • Backs to Rocky Mountain Park!!!
Mountain getaway with separate bunkhouse, deck, & trail access

Mountain getaway with separate bunkhouse, deck, & trail access

10/10 Excellent
"The property and condition were amazing. We had a family wedding and would come back (plan to come back) again. It was incredible."
Chris W. 3-night trip
Posted 1 month ago
Mountain getaway with separate bunkhouse, deck, & trail access

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 lakeside 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 group of hikers on a rocky trail surrounded by trees.

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 mountain landscape with a river, snow-covered peaks, and dense forest.

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 snow-covered mountain landscape with evergreen trees and a clear blue sky.

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 traveler 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 are there near Bear Lake Trailhead?
Expedia has 58 hotels and other accommodations 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, you'll find most hotel room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals 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.

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