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Laketown

Population ≈ 300 (2020 Census)Rich School District

Laketown is a small town near the south end of Bear Lake, close to Rendezvous Beach and the junction of SR-30 and the east-shore Cisco Road. It is home to North Rich Elementary and Rich Middle School. Properties range from in-town homes to larger rural and ranch parcels, with lake recreation a few minutes away.

Typical drive times from Laketown

Logan
~70 min
Brigham City
~95 min
Ogden
~115 min
Hill AFB
~125 min
Salt Lake City
~145 min
Schools in Laketown4
District: Rich School District
Elementary
  • North Rich Elementary (K-5, Laketown)
Middle / junior high
  • Rich Middle School (6-8, Laketown)
High school
  • Rich High School (9-12, Randolph)
Colleges
  • Nearest university: Utah State University (Logan)
Parks3
  • Henry Earley Park — town park used for community events
  • Town Park and Rodeo Arena — available to rent
  • Rendezvous Beach (Bear Lake State Park) — day-use beach and four campgrounds near the lake's southwest corner
Recreation3
  • Bear Lake — Rendezvous Beach nearby; Eastside beaches (First Point, Cisco Beach, Rainbow Cove) 4-13 miles north via Cisco Road
  • Rainbow Cove launch ramp — open year-round
  • Bear Lake Golf Course and Bear Lake Legacy Pathway in Garden City
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors33 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Turquoise 'Caribbean of the Rockies' lake straddling Utah-Idaho; boating, beaches, famous raspberry shakes nearby.
  • Full-service marina near Garden City with boat launch, slips, rentals and picnic areas.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
  • First Dam (Logan)~25 mi
    Small pond at Logan Canyon mouth for paddleboarding, fishing and picnics.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
  • Richmond-area ski resort with night skiing, tubing and summer concerts.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Temple Fork~12 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
  • Logan River~21 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork~24 mi
    Small canyon stream with trout fishing, dispersed camping and ATV access.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~25 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
Hiking & biking trails
More outdoors
  • Sandy south-shore beach with shallow water, camping and watercraft rentals.
  • Rugged east-shore beaches with primitive camping and rocky dropoffs for divers.
  • Bear Lake Summit Overlook~9 mi
    Highway 89 overlook with sweeping turquoise views of Bear Lake.
  • Old Ephraim's Grave~11 mi
    Monument to legendary grizzly bear, reached by Temple Fork area trails and roads.
  • US-89 drive from Logan to Bear Lake with fall colors and limestone cliffs.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Nearest grocery: Mike's Market in Garden City
  • Larger retail: Logan or Evanston, WY
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Health West – Garden City (clinic)
  • Nearest hospital: Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, Montpelier, ID
Library
Nearest: Garden City Utah Library or Rich County Library (Randolph)
Yearly events2
August
Raspberry Days Rodeo
Rodeo held in Laketown during the Bear Lake Raspberry Days weekend.
October
Town Halloween Trunk and Treat
Town costume and decorated-trunk event at the park.
Senior centers & 55+1
  • Rich County Senior Citizens Center (Randolph) — meals Mon/Wed/Fri; home delivery and transportation available for the Garden City/Laketown area
Good to know before you buy in Laketown3
  • Building permits and business licenses go through the town office; town ordinances are published as the Laketown Code (check it for short-term rental and animal rules).
  • Town office hours are limited (Mon and Wed, 9 AM-2 PM).
  • Access to Cache Valley is via Garden City and US-89 through Logan Canyon, which can close temporarily in winter.
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Randolph

Population ≈ 470 (2020 Census)Rich School District

Randolph is the Rich County seat, a small ranching town in the Bear River valley south of Bear Lake. The county courthouse, county library, senior center, fairgrounds, Rich High School, and South Rich Elementary are in town. Housing is mostly single-family homes on in-town lots plus surrounding agricultural and ranch land.

Typical drive times from Randolph

Logan
~90 min
Brigham City
~115 min
Ogden
~100 min
Hill AFB
~105 min
Salt Lake City
~120 min
Schools in Randolph5
District: Rich School District
Elementary
  • South Rich Elementary (K-5, Randolph)
  • Rich Preschool (Randolph)
Middle / junior high
  • Rich Middle School (6-8, Laketown)
High school
  • Rich High School (9-12, Randolph)
Colleges
  • Nearest university: Utah State University (Logan)
Parks1
  • Rich County Fairgrounds — home of the Rich County Fair & Rodeo
Recreation2
  • Bear Lake — about 30 minutes north (Rendezvous Beach near Laketown)
  • Rich County Senior Citizens Center — exercise equipment and quilting area
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors26 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Bear Lake~21 mi
    Turquoise 'Caribbean of the Rockies' lake straddling Utah-Idaho; boating, beaches, famous raspberry shakes nearby.
  • Full-service marina near Garden City with boat launch, slips, rentals and picnic areas.
  • High alpine lake off Logan Canyon with campground, wildflowers and Mount Naomi Wilderness access.
Ski resorts & nordic
  • Family-owned ski area in upper Logan Canyon, operating since 1939.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Temple Fork~21 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
  • Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork~26 mi
    Small canyon stream with trout fishing, dispersed camping and ATV access.
  • Logan River~28 mi
    Blue-ribbon trout stream running through Logan Canyon; wild brown and cutthroat trout.
  • Blacksmith Fork River~28 mi
    Productive brown trout river through Blacksmith Fork Canyon east of Hyrum.
Hiking & biking trails
  • Paved lakeside path along the Utah shore through Garden City.
  • Easy loop at Bear Lake Summit to a huge limber pine and lake views.
  • Wood Camp trail to a 1,500-year-old Rocky Mountain juniper.
  • Popular 1.8-mile climb in Logan Canyon to limestone arches and canyon views.
  • Riverside Nature Trail~28 mi
    Gentle Logan Canyon streamside trail between Spring Hollow and Guinavah-Malibu.
More outdoors
  • Sandy south-shore beach with shallow water, camping and watercraft rentals.
  • Rugged east-shore beaches with primitive camping and rocky dropoffs for divers.
  • Winter elk viewing with sleigh rides in Blacksmith Fork Canyon.
  • Old Ephraim's Grave~21 mi
    Monument to legendary grizzly bear, reached by Temple Fork area trails and roads.
  • High-country Rich County area famous for snowmobiling; summer camping and ATV trails.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Nearest full grocery: Mike's Market in Garden City
  • Larger retail: Evanston, WY
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Nearest hospital: Evanston Regional Hospital, Evanston, WY
  • Bear Lake Memorial Hospital, Montpelier, ID
Library
Rich County Library, 55 N. Main St (in the senior citizens building)
Yearly events1
August
Rich County Fair & Rodeo
Week-long county fair with rodeos, dances, concerts, and a parade at the Randolph fairgrounds.
Senior centers & 55+1
  • Rich County Senior Citizens Center, 21 N. Main St — lunch and home-delivered meals Mon/Wed/Fri, library, exercise equipment
Good to know before you buy in Randolph4
  • Town has an adopted short-term rental ordinance and application.
  • Town water comes from local wells (Field St. Well, Park Well) and Randolph Spring; Consumer Confidence Reports are posted on the town site.
  • Climate is long and cold with heavy snow (about 70 inches per year on average).
  • Planning & zoning, subdivision, and lot-split ordinances are posted on the town website.
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Woodruff

Population ≈ 170 (2020 Census)Rich School District

Woodruff is a small ranching town in southern Rich County at about 6,300 feet elevation, settled in 1870 and incorporated in 1933. The town is surrounded by agricultural land, and housing is mostly rural single-family homes.

Typical drive times from Woodruff

Logan
~100 min
Brigham City
~115 min
Ogden
~90 min
Hill AFB
~95 min
Salt Lake City
~110 min
Schools in Woodruff4
District: Rich School District
Elementary
  • South Rich Elementary (K-5, Randolph)
Middle / junior high
  • Rich Middle School (6-8, Laketown)
High school
  • Rich High School (9-12, Randolph)
Colleges
  • Nearest university: Utah State University (Logan)
Recreation1
  • Bear Lake — about 45 minutes north
Lakes, rivers & the outdoors9 nearby
Lakes & reservoirs
  • Quiet canyon reservoir east of Huntsville; no-wake, great for kayaking and cliff-lined coves.
  • Porcupine Reservoir~30 mi
    Mountain reservoir above Paradise known for kokanee, trout and kayaking.
Rivers & streams for fishing
  • Temple Fork~28 mi
    Logan River tributary with beaver ponds, trout fishing and a trail to Old Ephraim's Grave.
  • Left Hand Fork Blacksmith Fork~28 mi
    Small canyon stream with trout fishing, dispersed camping and ATV access.
More outdoors
  • High-country Rich County area famous for snowmobiling; summer camping and ATV trails.
  • Winter elk viewing with sleigh rides in Blacksmith Fork Canyon.
  • Sandy south-shore beach with shallow water, camping and watercraft rentals.
  • Rugged east-shore beaches with primitive camping and rocky dropoffs for divers.
  • Old Ephraim's Grave~28 mi
    Monument to legendary grizzly bear, reached by Temple Fork area trails and roads.
Shopping & dining
Shopping
  • Larger retail: Evanston, WY
  • Nearest full grocery in Rich County: Mike's Market, Garden City
Healthcare & library
Healthcare
  • Nearest hospital: Evanston Regional Hospital, Evanston, WY
Library
Nearest: Rich County Library, Randolph
Yearly events1
July (4th of July)
Woodruff Homecoming Celebration
Long-running celebration with rodeos, a parade, dinner, and a dance.
Senior centers & 55+1
  • Rich County Senior Citizens Center (Randolph) — meals Mon/Wed/Fri
Good to know before you buy in Woodruff2
  • Very cold winters: recorded lows have reached -49°F; about 50 inches of snow per year.
  • Town utility billing and water information are handled through the town office (195 S. Main St).
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Outdoor distances are straight-line miles. Town details come from city, school district, county and tourism sources for general reference. School boundaries change, so confirm any address with the district. Drive times are approximate.

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