Flathead Lake State Park
Flathead Lake State Park is a sprawling recreation area on northwest Montana's Flathead Lake, known for warm sandy beaches, crystal-clear waters, and steep mountain backdrops. The park supports swimming, boating, fishing, camping, and shoreline picnicking, with facilities and access points dotted along the lakeshore.
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Geography
| Continent | North America |
|---|---|
| Region | Pacific Northwest |
| Subregion | Northern Rockies |
| Country | United States |
| State | Montana |
| County | Lake County |
| Timezone | AmericaDenver |
| Latitude | 48.259 |
| Longitude | -114.25 |
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9:35 PM LOCAL TIMEFlathead Lake State Park stretches along the southeastern and southern shores of Flathead Lake, one of North America's largest natural freshwater lakes. The park's extensive shoreline ranges from sandy beaches ideal for swimming and beach sports to rocky coves and wetlands providing habitat for muskrat and waterfowl. Visitors come to enjoy crystal-clear waters for boating, fishing (notably for westslope cutthroat and lake trout), and shoreline camping. Trails and access points are dispersed along the route, linking facilities with scenic overlooks, marina facilities, and picnic areas. The backdrop of surrounding peaks—glimpse of the Mission Range and local peaks—gives the park a dramatic sense of place. Climate is typical of high-elevation lakeside sites: warm summers, cold winters, with seasonal shifts in water levels and wind. Whether you seek relaxing shores, active water sports, or a lakeside base for broader regional excursions, Flathead Lake State Park offers a versatile outdoor maritime experience.
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