USU Bear Lake Training Center

Located in Garden City Utah, The Bear Lake Training Center was built in 1984 to provide an off-campus environment for Utah State University students, staff, and faculty.

The facility has overnight accommodation for up to 32 individuals. It features a beautiful view of Bear Lake, a large meeting area, a kitchen, outdoor patio, and volleyball pit. It is a great location to gather away from USU’s main campuses.

The training center is available for use by campus groups and USU staff at select times of the year. Contact the Office of Student Affairs for information on scheduling policy and rates. 

Julie Richins julie.richins@usu.edu 

To request information about reservations, contact Julie Richins Julie.richins@usu.edu

Prioritization of Use and Scheduling

1. USU Student Involvement & Leadership Sponsored Student Organizations  
• A request may be made at any time, and if the dates are available, immediate confirmation will be given.
2. University; Deans, Academic Departments, Central Administration, Non-academic units, organizations, clubs, University-sponsored off-campus organizations
• A request may be made six months or less in advance. Immediate confirmation is given if dates are available. Exceptions to this procedure must be cleared through the Student Involvement and Leadership Director
3. Personal Use University Benefited Staff and Faculty
• A request may be made five calendar months or less in advance. Immediate confirmation is given if dates are available. If more than one party requests the space over a University-recognized holiday, a drawing will be held at the end of the first business day five calendar months in advance to determine the user. The same user may not request the same dates each year unless there are no other requests for that time frame. Exceptions to this policy must be cleared through the Student Involvement and Leadership Director. The Staff or Faculty member who reserves the space must be present during the time of rental.

Facilities include. 

• Living area with seating for 24 
• 80" TV
• Gas fireplace
• Dining area with portable tables and chairs for 32
• Two main floor bedrooms with two queen beds in each room and an adjoining bathroom. (accessibility equipped)
• Six upstairs bedrooms with two bunk beds. Mattresses are extra-long twin beds. Rooms are equipped with a closet, a desk, and drawers. 
• Two large bathrooms on the upper floor with four private showers in each bathroom 
• Full kitchen with two gas stoves, dishwasher, and two refrigerators 
• Pillows and blankets are provided at the facility. Other linens, sheets, and towels may be rented in advance for an additional charge via the University Inn 

All rentals are for single-day use. Entry is at 4:00 pm and exit is at 11:00 am the following day. For each booking, a single cleaning fee of $150 will be added.  

The facility does not provide linens. Linens can be rented at a maximum rate $120 per night, then $20 for each subsequent night. 

The BLTC is designed to accommodate 32 occupants. 24 single extra-long twin bunk beds, four queen beds. Any occupancy over 32 individuals must be approved by the Student Involvement and Leadership Director.