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A patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a coffee table, and a rug.
A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a dark wood console, a black leather sofa set, a coffee table, and a lamp.
A rock garden with a small waterfall, surrounded by large rocks and a wooden fence in the background.

1. Estes Mountain Inn

Estes Mountain Inn
14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Daniel
HK$570
HK$653 total
includes taxes & fees
18 Oct - 19 Oct
Estes Mountain Inn
A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.
A cozy living room with a wooden accent wall, a flat-screen TV, and a built-in fireplace.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden pergola, and a decorative fountain.
A spacious dining area with wooden tables and chairs, a stone fireplace, and large windows offering a view of the outside.

2. Murphy's Resort

Murphy's Resort
15 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Abdulmuttalib Murtuza
HK$514
HK$588 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Murphy's Resort
A covered outdoor patio with tables and chairs, a barbecue grill, and a wooden deck leading to a building.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a ceiling fan, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
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.

3. Columbine Inn

Columbine Inn
14.9 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Richard
HK$612
HK$701 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Columbine Inn
A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
A cozy room with a view of mountains, two armchairs, a table with a lamp, and a wooden cabinet.
A room with a view of snow-capped mountains through a window.
A modern building with a glass facade, a sign reading "HOTEL ESTES," and a natural landscape with rocks and trees.

4. Hotel Estes

Hotel Estes
14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Yadab
HK$749
HK$857 total
includes taxes & fees
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Hotel Estes
An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
A wooden house with a balcony, surrounded by greenery.
A wooden bench in a garden with a pond, surrounded by rocks and greenery.
A patio with red Adirondack chairs, a round table, and a flower planter.

5. Appenzell Inn

Appenzell Inn
Grand Estates, 14.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Mark
HK$917
HK$1,049 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Appenzell Inn
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A lobby with a wooden reception desk, a Christmas tree, a map on the wall, and a red sofa.
A restaurant interior with round tables and chairs, a coffee machine, and a TV on the wall.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a wooden deck.

6. Saddle & Surrey Motel

Saddle & Surrey Motel
13.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
James
HK$625
HK$715 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Saddle & Surrey Motel
A buffet area with various food stations, including a hot pot and a salad bar.
A balcony with a stone pillar, two chairs, and a view of mountains.
A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a mirror, bedside lamps, and a framed picture on the wall.
A reception desk with a wooden wall design, two pendant lights, a framed picture on the wall, and a digital display.

7. Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn

Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
14.6 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Billy
HK$967
HK$1,106 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Best Western Plus Silver Saddle Inn
A river with a Christmas tree decorated with lights.
A lodge with multiple wooden buildings, outdoor seating, and a stream.
A wooden cabin with a deck overlooking a river.
A wooden deck with metal chairs overlooking a river and forested mountains.

8. Murphy's River Lodge

Murphy's River Lodge
12.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Richard
HK$876
HK$1,003 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Murphy's River Lodge
A multi-story building with a stone facade and a sign reading "Silver Moon Inn."
A swimming pool with a wooden deck, outdoor seating, and a view of a rocky hillside.
A rustic lodge with a stone building and a wooden swing bridge over a stream.
A breakfast buffet with various foods, drinks, and a vase of flowers.

9. Silver Moon Inn

Silver Moon Inn
12.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
mary
HK$1,070
HK$1,225 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Oct - 28 Oct
Silver Moon Inn
A restaurant with wooden interiors, a fireplace, and outdoor seating with a mountain view.
A rustic wooden interior with tables and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a mounted deer head.
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.

10. The Gateway Inn

The Gateway Inn
17.3 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Christopher
HK$558
HK$620 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
The Gateway Inn
A lodge with a prominent entrance, a well-lit driveway, and a clear view of the building's architecture.
A hotel room with two beds, a sitting area, and a balcony with a view.
A golf course with multiple green areas and a wooden fence.
An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a lifeguard chair, and a banner with values.

11. 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
Robert
HK$642
HK$702 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
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 cozy living area with a stone fireplace, two armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a chandelier.
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.

12. Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park

Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
14.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
ARMAN
HK$1,001
HK$1,145 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Quality Inn near Rocky Mountain National Park
A covered outdoor seating area with a fire feature, chairs, and a view of mountains.
A modern interior with a central fireplace, seating area, and a book on a table.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, a vending machine, potted plants, and a staircase.
A swimming pool with lounge chairs, a stone wall, and a view of the outdoors.

13. Expedition Lodge Estes Park

Expedition Lodge Estes Park
15.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Dick
HK$714
HK$907 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Expedition Lodge Estes Park
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a dining table, and a fireplace.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, wooden chairs, and a large window offering a scenic view.
A person seated at a table with a fire pit in the foreground, surrounded by Adirondack chairs, with a mountainous landscape in the background.
A spacious living area with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a wooden chair. There is a kitchen area visible through the large windows.

14. Discovery Lodge

Discovery Lodge
Grand Estates, 13.8 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Joseph
HK$654
HK$749 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Discovery Lodge
A modern living room with a wooden dining table, a fireplace, a large TV, and a view of a beach through the window.
A cozy living room with a green sofa, a coffee table with magazines, a TV, and a stone wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a wooden island, and bar stools.
A modern living room with a large window offering a mountain view, a leather armchair, ottomans, and a vase with a plant.

15. Coyote Mountain Lodge

Coyote Mountain Lodge
Grand Estates, 14.7 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Sarah
HK$534
HK$612 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Coyote Mountain Lodge
A natural landscape with a stream, rocks, and trees in various autumn colors.
A log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by dense forest and mountains.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, a bench, and a potted plant.
A wooden cabin interior with a dining area, kitchen, and living space.

16. Pine Haven Resort

Pine Haven Resort
11.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Jacob
HK$1,031
HK$1,180 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Pine Haven Resort
A restaurant with a wooden interior, large windows, and a buffet setup.
A wooden pergola with white metal chairs and tables, overlooking a mountain range.
A building with a sloped roof and large windows, surrounded by a parking area and two illuminated trees.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a fireplace, a television mounted on the wall, and a hot tub in the corner.

17. Blue Door Inn

Blue Door Inn
14.5 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Ankesh
HK$600
HK$687 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov
Blue Door 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 cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a television displaying 'Hansen & Dale Resorts'.
A wooden room with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a ceiling fan.

18. Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins

Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
11.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Teri
HK$902
HK$1,257 total
includes taxes & fees
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Inn on Fall River & Fall River Cabins
A two-story lodge with a stone foundation, wooden balconies, and a small waterfall feature.
A traditional wooden building with a thatched roof, surrounded by a small pond and a wooden deck.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a lamp, a stone fireplace, a TV, and a kitchen area with a microwave and sink.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a sofa, and a chandelier.

19. The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat

The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
9.4 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Petra
HK$1,630
HK$1,784 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Oct - 9 Oct
The Landing at Estes Park - Riverside Retreat
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden coffee table, and large windows offering mountain views.
A spacious living room with large windows, a stone fireplace, and a mounted deer head.
A bar area with wooden shelves stocked with bottles and glasses, a wooden bar counter, and a large window offering a view of trees.
A large lodge with multiple guest rooms, a central lobby, and a mountain backdrop.

20. Taharaa Mountain Lodge

Taharaa Mountain Lodge
10.1 km from Bear Lake Trailhead
United States
Tyler
HK$1,623
HK$2,132 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Oct - 30 Oct
Taharaa Mountain Lodge
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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 patio area with red Adirondack chairs, a fire pit, and a stone deck.
Estes Mountain Inn
9.0
Wonderful
1,041 reviews
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A hanging flower pot with white and purple flowers in front of a building with a mountain backdrop.
Murphy's Resort
9.2
Wonderful
1,002 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
1,005 reviews
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A wooden covered entrance to a hotel with a stone base and a sign reading "HOTEL ESTEL".
Hotel Estes
9.2
Wonderful
1,009 reviews
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An indoor swimming pool with a wooden ceiling and large windows.
Appenzell Inn
9.4
Exceptional
1,005 reviews
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Top Bear Lake Trailhead Hotel Reviews

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park

8/10 Good
"Basically summer camp in the Rockies, with good amenities but rooms could be cleaner and better but no complaints given location"
Dominic 3-night trip
Posted 1 hour ago
YMCA of The Rockies Estes Park
Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River

10/10 Excellent
"Really enjoyed the proximity to the Big Thompson river and the relaxed atmosphere. We enjoyed our room, the beds were very comfortable, and the kitchenette turned out to be very handy. Had fun watching turkeys every morning right across the river."
Deborah 4-night trip
Posted 17 hours ago
Swiftcurrent Lodge and Cottages by the River
Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.

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

10/10 Excellent
"We loved our stay. The house is as-advertised. It would be great for people of all ages, but was especially well-equipped for our group - 4 adults and 5 young kids. We especially enjoyed the hot tub in the evenings after kids went to bed. The location is perfect - a short stop from the YMCA and a short drive to downtown Estes Park and RMNP. We've stayed in Aspen Brook once before. We'll be back again one day soon."
Adam M. 4-night trip
Posted 19 hours ago
Walk to RMNP, hot tub, mountain views and river access.
Bears Then

Bears Then

10/10 Excellent
"Very clean. Great location. Quiet setting! Had a very cozy feel!"
Miranda H. 4-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Bears Then
Dao House

Dao House

8/10 Good
"The rooms were clean, the staff/owner was helpful."
Tim 3-night trip
Posted 3 days ago
Dao House
Historic House at Braeside

Historic House at Braeside

10/10 Excellent
"Was everything as advertised. View of mountains off outside porch and corner windows in living room was great. Across the rode from property is running stream you can hear and see from outside and dining room window."
Edward S. 4-night trip
Posted 4 days ago
Historic House at Braeside
Beautifully Furnished, Clean, Cozy Cabin Next to Rocky! Walk to RMNP & YMCA

Beautifully Furnished, Clean, Cozy Cabin Next to Rocky! Walk to RMNP & YMCA

10/10 Excellent
"Our stay at Aspen Brook was perfect! It was conveniently located near RMNP and downtown Estes Park. There was enough room for all 5 of us without feeling on top of each other. The Spice Rack was within walking distance. Def check it out for coffee and pastries. Communications leading up to and during our stay were clear and concise. The check-in and check-out couldn't have been smoother."
Erika M. 2-night trip
Posted 5 days ago
Beautifully Furnished, Clean, Cozy Cabin Next to Rocky! Walk to RMNP & YMCA
Idlewilde by the River

Idlewilde by the River

8/10 Good
"Cute place and right by the river! Loved staying here"
LYNNE 1-night trip
Posted 8 days ago
Idlewilde by the River
Soaring Eagle River - 5 bedroom luxury home on River with Hot Tub

Soaring Eagle River - 5 bedroom luxury home on River with Hot Tub

10/10 Excellent
"The house is spacious, clean, comfortable and has a very attractive location on the banks of the Big Thompson River. The river provided a beautiful view and the soothing noise of running water. It’s the best feature of the property. We enjoyed using the decks that faced the river. Very good hot tub. The property description calls it a “luxury” property. Having stayed in many a VRBO, I think this is a bit of an overstatement. E.g., the dining table has two heavy benches without backs and only two chairs with backs. The main furnishings are clean, functional, but neither new nor stylish. But for the price, it’s a fair value."
Frederick Y. 3-night trip
Posted 3 weeks ago
Soaring Eagle River - 5 bedroom luxury home on River with Hot Tub

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 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 57 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 57 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 Alberta Falls, Dream Lake or Emerald Lake.