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West Shore

State Park on Flathead Lake

Region 1 | Glacier Country

Trailer RV - Trailer RV and pickup parked at West Shore, Flathead Lake

West Shore State Park - View of Flathead Lake from West Shore State Park.

Small Island on Flathead Lake - Small offshore island on Flathead Lake as seen from West Shore

Flathead Lake, As Seen From West Shore - Sunlight reflecting off Flathead Lake silhouettes a boater on the water and mountains rising at the shoreline.

Flathead Lake Interpretive sign - Interpretive sign overlooking Flathead Lake from West Shore

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Open:	Jan 1 - Dec 31
Size:	129 acres
Elevation:	3130 ft
Nearest Town:	Lakeside

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 quiet 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. Campsites in B-loop have electric hookups.

For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, a 2003 Montana Outdoors article.

Fees

West Shore State Park is located on Flathead Lake .

Directions

Located 20 miles south of Kalispell on U.S. 93.
(Lat 47.952, Lng -114.192)

Contact Information

If you have questions or comments please send mail to: West Shore, 490 North Meridian Kalispell, MT 59901 or call (406) 752-5501 .

Restrictions & Closures

Advisory for Public Safety: To avoid attracting bears and other critters, do not leave food, coolers or cooking utensils in tents or out unattended at anytime. Place all garbage in bear proof dumpsters.

Management Restriction: Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Pet Restriction: Leash required.

Seasonal Restriction: Floating docks may be pulled from the water from mid-December through January to prevent damage from ice. Check Regional Office for status. Roads at West Shore, Wayfarers and Lake Mary Ronan State Parks are regularly plowed to the boat ramps in winter.