Bear Lake Trail   Bear Lake was surely a disappointment! I'd heard it had good fishing, but after puffing up a long, steep, and confusing trail (we lost our way more than once, delaying our arrival about an hour) we found the lake nearly dry; muddy, and infested with mosquitoes! Next time I'll save myself the bother and fish the Conejos. Says Big Dave            Map Map Campgrounds Nearby List of Nearby Campgrounds Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Bear Lake Trail.   Trails Near Bear Lake Trail: Ruybalid Trail, Conejos County , 5 miles away Elk Creek Trail, Conejos County , 7 miles away Red Lake Trail, Conejos County , 12 miles away Spruce Hole Trail, Conejos County , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bear Lake Trail: Mix Lake Campground, Conejos County , 5 miles away Conejos Campground, Conejos County , 7 miles away Stunner Campground, Conejos County , 7 miles away Spectacle Lake Campground, Conejos County , 8 miles away Alamosa Campground, Conejos County , 12 miles away   Whitewater Near Bear Lake Trail: Conejos River, Conejos County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Platoro Reservoir to South Fork Conejos) Rio de los Pinos, -blank- County , 19 miles away, Class V+ - 8.8 miles long (Osier Colorado to Campground Close to San Miguel New Mexico) Navajo River, Rio Arriba County , 22 miles away, Class II - 20 miles long (Chromo Colorado to Colorado Border) Rio Chama, Rio Arriba County , 23 miles away, Class I-II - 15 miles long (Chama to Los Ojos) Rio Brazos, Rio Arriba Co. County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 14.5 miles long (above Corkins Lodge)   Public Lands Near Bear Lake Trail: Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Mosca - CO , 59 miles away Black Canyon Of The Gunnison National Park, Gunnison - CO , 65 miles away Heron Lake State Park, New Mexico , 32 miles away El Vado Lake State Park, New Mexico , 36 miles away   Hotels Near Bear Lake Trail: Branding Iron Motel, Chama , 22 miles away The Spruce Lodge, South Fork , 23 miles away Allington Inn and Suites, South Fork , 23 miles away AppleLodge Bed & Breakfast, Del Norte , 25 miles away Best Western Movie Manor, Monte Vista , 27 miles away   Lakes Near Bear Lake Trail Terrace Reservoir, Conejos County , 16 miles away Opal Lake, Archuleta County , 18 miles away