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Bear Lake State Park reports record visitation and revenues; marina expansion ahead of schedule

Rich County Commission · November 5, 2025
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Bear Lake State Park Manager Richard Droesbeke reported record 2024 visitation of 664,220 and revenues of about $2.8 million; the marina expansion is progressing ahead of schedule and the tourism board recommended launch ramp reconstruction funding.

Richard Droesbeke, manager of Bear Lake State Park, presented the 2024 annual report showing record visitation of 664,220 visitors and approximately $2.8 million in revenues. Droesbeke said the marina expansion project is progressing ahead of schedule, and the Tourism Tax Advisory Board recommended funding for launch ramp reconstruction.

The commissioners heard the report as part of the afternoon session; no formal county appropriation was recorded in the minutes at the Nov. 5 meeting, but the tourism board’s recommendation was noted for future consideration.