Montana State Parks :: Salmon Lake

Salmon Lake

STATE PARK

Enjoy one of the most beautiful lakes in the Clearwater River chain. Bring your family and friends to camp, fish, picnic, and enjoy water sports and the scenery.

RESTRICTIONS AND CLOSURES

Harmful algal blooms have been spotted in Salmon Lake. Please use caution when recreating and avoid contact. Report suspected algae to park staff.

Stage II Fire Restriction: No campfires and no smoking except in enclosed vehicles or developed sites clear of all flammable materials.

Food Storage Rules: Store all attractants, day or night, in a closed, hard sided container or vehicle when not in immediate use. Tent campers without a vehicle may use available food lockers. Do not burn waste in fire ring or leave litter around camp-site. Dispose of garbage in bear-resistant dumpsters provided.

HOURS & LOCATION

SEASON AND HOURS
Park
Peak Season
Open May until late October
7 am - 10 pm
Day use only in October
Off-Season
Nov 1, 2015 - April 30, 2016
Closed to all motorized traffic, walk-in only. Day-use only, no overnight camping.

Campground
Open 5/1 through 9/30

LOCATION
2329 Hwy. 83 N
Seeley Lake, MT 59868
Latitude/Longitude: (47.09442 / -113.39791)

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MEET THE PARK MANAGER
Photo of Ryan Sokoloski, Park Manager.

Ryan Sokoloski was born and raised in Circle, MT. After serving in the U.S. Army, he attended Dawson Community College, and graduated from the University of Montana – Western in Dillon with a B.A. in Environmental Sciences. During college, Ryan held several different positions with the U.S. Forest Service and Montana State Parks. He currently manages Salmon Lake, Placid Lake and Beavertail Hill State Parks. Ryan also manages the snowmobile trail grooming program in the Seeley Lake area.

CONTACT

CONTACT INFO
Mailing Address:
Salmon Lake State Park
c/o FWP Region 2 Headquarters
3201 Spurgin Rd
Missoula, MT 59804

Phone: 406-677-6804
Email: rsokoloski@mt.gov

Salmon Lake

STATE PARK

Special Events

2017 Interpretive Campfire Programs ( 264 KB)

Park Features

Salmon Lake State Park is nestled along the Clearwater River between the majestic Mission and Swan Mountain Ranges. Salmon Lake provides a beautiful and tranquil setting to enjoy many types of water recreation activities.

Salmon Lake and Clearwater River are home to a variety of fish including rainbow, cutthroat, brown, brook and bull trout, largemouth bass, white mountain whitefish, kokanee salmon, yellow perch and northern pike. There are opportunities to view many species of birds including red-necked grebes, great blue herons, bald eagles, water fowl, osprey and common loons.

Experience the waters on Salmon Lake from the quiet of a canoe to the thrill of water-skiing.

Camping and a variety of water sports are popular activities in this woodland setting of western larch, ponderosa pine, and Douglas-fir.

Ranger programs are offered weekends and weekdays from June through early August in the park's amphitheater.

This park is situated on 42 acres of land at 3,917 feet in elevation.

Salmon Lake State Park has 20 campsites.

Activities Available