Go-Karts & Family Racing
Bear Lake's go-kart track is Renegade Raceway at 270 W Logan Canyon Rd in Garden City, an outdoor track open daily through the season with both single and double karts, so even young kids can ride along with an adult. It's one of the most reliable evening activities in town, no reservation needed, just show up and race.
What to expect
Renegade Raceway runs timed, arrive-and-drive sessions rather than a scheduled event, so you pull in, buy a ride, and go. Drivers generally need to be 7 or older, and passengers can be as young as 2, riding in a double kart with an adult. Staff keep pillows on hand so smaller kids can reach the pedals in the double karts. Rides run in blocks (roughly 6 to 8 minutes for a standard race, with longer 12 to 14 and 18 to 20 minute options for those who want more track time), and there are multi-ride passes if your group plans to race more than once. Picnic tables near the track make it easy for waiting family members to hang out between turns.
Hours and pricing
Renegade Raceway is typically open Monday through Thursday from 9:30am to 9:30pm, Friday and Saturday until 10pm, and Sunday from 10am to 8pm. A standard single ride runs around $10 to $11, with a double kart closer to $15 to $16, and multi-ride passes bring the per-ride cost down if you're staying a while. Longer sessions and private group rentals (for parties or reunions) cost more. Prices shift by season, so it's worth a quick check on their site before you go.
Location and parking
270 W Logan Canyon Rd (also listed as US-89), Garden City, UT 84028, just off the main highway on the west side of town. There's a lot on site, and it's an easy stop to combine with dinner nearby since it sits close to the restaurant strip on Bear Lake Blvd.
Local tips
This is a great option for the hour after dinner when the sun's still up but you're off the beach for the day. Because there's no reservation system, the only real strategy is showing up before the Friday and Saturday evening rush in July and August, when the line for karts gets long. Families with a wide age range like it because the double karts mean a 4 year old can ride shotgun while a grandparent drives.
FAQs
- Do I need a reservation for Renegade Raceway? No, it's arrive-and-drive with no reservations required for regular rides. Only large group or party rentals need to be booked ahead.
- How old do you have to be to drive a go-kart at Bear Lake? Drivers are generally 7 and up, with passengers allowed from age 2 in a double kart.
- How much does go-karting cost at Bear Lake? Single rides run around $10 to $11 and double karts around $15 to $16 for a standard race, with multi-ride passes available for a better per-ride rate.
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