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

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 & HOURS
Park
Summer Season
Park open through the summer until late October.

Winter Season
Nov 1 - April 30
Closed to all motorized traffic, walk-in only. Day-use only, no overnight camping.

Campground
Open 5/1 through 9/30.

Day Use Area
Open 5/1 - 11/30, weather permitting. November snow storms may close the area early.

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: May 1 - Sept 30:
Direct line to the park
406-677-3731

Main office (year-round):
406-677-6804
Email: rsokoloski@mt.gov

Salmon Lake

STATE PARK

Special Events

2018 Interpretive Campfire Programs ( 264 KB)

Park Features

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.

Clearwater River and Salmon Lake 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.

The lake offers a myriad of activities to match it’s changing moods. Capture the tranquility of a still moonlit night paddling waters smooth as glass. Spend a breezy day catching the wind in your sails, or zip through sparkling waters on skis or wakeboards. If you’re an angler, try your luck reeling in a fresh catch for your next fish fry.

The campground is in a woodland setting of western larch, ponderosa pine, and Douglas-fir. There are 24 campsites, including a hike-bike campsite. The hike-bike site accommodates up to 10 tent spaces and is equipped with a bicycle rack, fire ring, bear resistant food lockers, potable water, bicycle maintenance stand, electrical outlets and covered shelter with picnic tables.

Park size: 42 acres. Elevation: 3,917 feet.

Activities

Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Fishing
Hiking
Kayaking
Lake Fishing
Photography
Picnicking
RV Camping
Swimming
Tent Camping
Water Skiing
Wildlife Viewing

Amenities
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.

ADA Accessible
Boat Launch
Campground
Electricity
Firewood for Sale
Grills/Fire Rings
Hike-Bike Campsites
Interpretive Display
Maps
Parking
Pets Allowed
Picnic Shelter
Public Restroom
RV Electrical Hookups
Shower
Toilets (Flush)
Toilets (Vault)
Trails
Trash Removal
Water

Salmon Lake State Park

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