Frequently Asked Questions – Summer
What do we need to bring when we rent?
Bring a driver’s license and a credit card with an available credit limit of at least the rental amount plus $200. If a previous reservation was made for the rental by somebody else in your group, the person who is actually signing the lease agreement will need to bring his/her own credit card and driver’s license.
Is gas and tax extra?
Yes, gas and tax is extra. At all our locations the equipment is always full of gas at the beginning of the rental and then filled at the end. At our on-site beachfront locations, we fill the gas from our lakeside fuel tank at the end of your rental time (and during your time if you run low). At the Bear Lake Funtime off-site location, the equipment needs to be brought back full of gas by stopping at a gas station. Tax rates for the rentals are between 6% to 7.55% depending on the location.
How much gas do the machines use?
The machines use approximately the following amount of gallons per hour depending on how the machine is used or ridden: Sea-Doo 2-4 gallons per hour. Boat 3-6 gallons per hour. ATV 1-2 gallons per hour.
Do you offer any discounts?
Discounts and other promotions are offered through email to previous customers. If you rent from us, you should receive a discount code through your email for your future rentals. The Bear Lake Funtime off-site location offers economical prices on longer-term rentals and also has a discounted weekday price.
What if the weather is bad, can I cancel?
Re-scheduling or canceling is allowed due to severe or dangerous weather conditions, but not for minor conditions such as overcast sky, light precipitation, etc.
What if we are late for our reservation?
You should show up 30 minutes early for your reservation to allow plenty of time for the paperwork and checkout. If you show up late, your time still starts at the time you reserved, and you still must bring the equipment back at the end of your scheduled time. There are no extensions on your reserved rental time because normally somebody else has reserved the time after your rental.
What if we want to keep the rental equipment longer than our scheduled time?
You must check with us first by calling or stopping by the office. If the time is still available, you can arrange to keep the equipment longer, but you absolutely must check with us first. If you don’t, and you are not back at the scheduled time, we will assume you are lost or something is wrong. We will perform a search and rescue for which you will be charged in addition to a late fee of double the hourly rental rate for the rental equipment.
What is involved with the equipment checkout?
We go over the rules with everybody in the group and show you the equipment controls while explaining what to do, and what not to do. We ask that everybody who will be using the rental equipment to be present at the time of equipment check-out.
Where are the public beaches?
The two main public beaches are at the north and south ends of the lake. The North Beach State Park is on the Idaho side of the lake and the Rendezvous Beach State Park is on the Utah side at the south end of the lake. There are some smaller beaches on the east side of the lake.
Can I tow a wakeboarder, tube, or other equipment behind a Seadoos?
No, we only allow towing behind our boats.
I want to wakeboard/waterski, what times offer the best water?
We recommend going early in the morning between 9-11am or later in the evening after 3pm.
Which are the best days to rent?
Saturdays and holidays are by far the busiest days. Fridays and Sundays are the next two busiest days, with Monday through Thursday being the lesser busy days. If you want to avoid the crowds, we recommend coming Monday through Thursday.
Are pets allowed in the boats?
No, pets are not allowed inside the boats at any time.
Can the ATVs be ridden from the Bear Lake Funtime location?
The ATV’s must be taken from Bear Lake Funtime on a trailer. They cannot be driven on the highway in front of Funtime or the bike path. There are trailheads nearby, and we may be able to assist in delivery if you don’t have a hitch on your vehicle for the trailer.
What do the camping cabins have inside?
Each camping cabin is 14′ X 22′ and has two rooms. The front room has (1) double bed, one table, and four chairs. The back room has (2) bunk-beds featuring a total of four twin beds. The cabin sleeps (6) people with a maximum occupancy of (8). The cabins have electricity and lights, but no appliances. Each cabin has a picnic table, BBQ grill (wood or charcoal), and a fire pit. Campground bathrooms with showers are located right next door to the cabins.
How far is the beach from the camping cabins?
Depending on the water level of the lake, there may be a small beach about 100 yards below the camping cabins next to some of the waterfront campsites. The main day-use beach area which is located near the entrance to the state park and separate from the camping areas is about 1/3 of a mile away.
Are there boundaries for the on-site equipment rentals?
Yes. Generally it is a 2-3 mile radius of the on-site rental location. Check this map for a visual.
Frequently Asked Questions – Winter
Can I ride the snowmobiles from the Bear Lake Funtime location
Yes, under normal snow conditions you can drive the snowmobiles from the Bear Lake Funtime location to access the trails above Garden City. If there is not enough snow down by our store, we have trailers available to use free of charge. We also may be able to assist you with delivery to a trailhead.
How far is it to ride or trailer the snowmobiles from Bear Lake Funtime to the summit-sinks area?
It is about 10 miles from Bear Lake Funtime Funtime to the summit-sinks area in Logan Canyon. It takes about 20 minutes to trailer the snowmobiles, and approximately 45-60 minutes to drive snowmobiles on the trail.
Is gas, oil, and tax extra?
Yes: gas, oil, and tax is extra. The snowmobiles leave our shop full of gas and must be brought back full of gas by stopping at a gas station (preferred). We also have gasoline available at our shop at comparable market rates. The 2-stroke oil cost is $8.50/machine/day and you must use our provided oil. The initial oil in the snowmobile will last at least one day, and we will send you with extra oil for multiple day rentals. The tax rate for sales tax is 7.55%.
How much gas do the snowmobiles use?
Usually a snowmobile will go all day on a tank of gas (11 gallon capacity). We can lend you 5 gallon gas cans to take with you if you’d like.
Do you do half-day snowmobile rentals?
We don’t take reservations for half-day rentals. The only time we allow a half-day rental is the day of and starting between 11am-1pm if all the snowmobiles haven’t already been rented out for the full-day. The half-day price is only slightly less than the full-day price.