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northwest montana state parks
There are a variety of very different experiences to be enjoyed in our beautiful state parks!

While Glacier National Park is a main attraction for the area, don't overlook the possibilities of camping and hiking in our incredible state parks.

Below is a list of state parks in the Glacier Country portion of the state.

 
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Big Arm (State Park)
Camping, a long beach, nature trail, and a yurt rental are all here. This park is a popular jump-off point to Wild Horse Island, using the ramp to launch your own boat.
Flathead Lake  |   Open All Year  |  Easy Accessibility
 
Finley Point (State Park)
This park is located in a secluded, mature pine forest near the south end of Flathead Lake. Enjoy one of the 16 campsites here with water and electrical hook ups, plus a boat pumpout station. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere , 2003 Montana Outdoors article.
Flathead Lake  |   Open May 1 — Sep 30  |  Easy Accessibility
 
Lake Mary Ronan (State Park)
Just seven miles west of Flathead Lake off the beaten path and shaded by Douglas-fir and western larch, this park provides a quiet opportunity to pick huckleberries, hunt mushrooms, and spot interesting birds. Trails lead into the surrounding area which abound in wildflowers and wildlife. You can also fish, swim, and camp.
Lake Mary Ronan  |   Open May 31 — Feb 28  |  Difficult Accessibility
 
Logan (State Park)
With frontage on the north shore of Middle Thompson Lake, Logan is heavily forested with western larch, Douglas-fir, and ponderosa pine. This park nestles on 17 acres adjacent to 3,000 acres of recreation opportunities within the “ Thompson Chain of Lakes”, connecting and containing Upper, Middle and Lower Thompson lakes. It’s a comfortable spot for swimming, boating, camping, water-skiing, and fishing.
Middle Thompson Lake  |   Open All Year  |  Easy Accessibility
 
Lone Pine (State Park)
Current Events Overlooking the magnificent Flathead Valley, this day-use-only park provides residents and visitors with information about the Valley’s cultural and natural history with a visitor center providing nature and interpretive programs.
Open Apr 15 — Nov 1  |  Easy Accessibility
 
Thompson Falls (State Park)
This shaded, quiet campground is located on the Clark Fork River near the town of Thompson Falls in the rugged and beautiful Cark Fork Valley.
Clark Fork River  |   Open May 1 — Sep 30  |  Difficult Accessibility
 
Wayfarers (State Park)
You’ll find this site right outside Bigfork located on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake.
Flathead Lake  |   Open All Year  |  Easy Accessibility
 
West Shore (State Park)
Glacially carved rock outcrops rise from Flathead Lake to overlooks with spectacular views of the lakeshore and the Swan and Mission Mountains. Considered the most private park on Flathead Lake, this site is distinguished by a mature fir, pine, and larch forest. The beach is rocky but you can still swim, boat, and camp here. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere , 2003 Montana Outdoors article.
Flathead Lake  |   Open All Year  |  Difficult Accessibility
 
Whitefish Lake (State Park)
Although it’s right on the outskirts of Whitefish, this small park provides a mature forest and a pleasant campground and beach. Boating, swimming and fishing are popular activities and the lake is rarely windy so it provides ideal conditions for waterskiing. Children love the trains that rumble along the park’s edge.
Whitefish Lake  |   Open All Year  |  Easy Accessibility
 
Wild Horse Island (State Park)
Boat access to this day-use-only, primitive park is regulated to protect the 2,000-acre island.
Flathead Lake  |   Open All Year  |  Most Difficult Accessibility