Park · Campground
Placid Lake State Park
See the beautiful Clearwater and Swan River Valleys and enjoy this popular campground park known for its smooth water, good fishing and water sports.
Listed under Parks · Picnic spots · Swimming spots · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching · Scenic viewpoints
About this place
Located on a tributary of the Clearwater River, Placid Lake State Park is known for its beauty, trout fishing, wildlife viewing, family outdoor fun and smooth water. Bring your family to camp, picnic, play horseshoes, and enjoy boating, swimming, and more. Interpretive panels give an account of the early-day logging practices as evidenced by the massive western larch stumps in the area.
Practical information
- Address
- 5001 N. Placid Lake Road Seeley Lake, MT 59868
- Parking
- Parking
- Fees
- Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8; day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4; with a Nonresident Entrance Pass: free; campsite fees range from $4-$34 per night, depending on season and available amenities.
- Hours
- Park & Campground Summer Season: Open May 1 - Nov 30, weather permitting. Quiet Hours: 10pm-7am. Winter Season: December 1 - April 30 Closed to all motorized traffic, walk-in only. Day-use only, no overnight camping. Potable water May 1- September 30
- Dogs
- Pets Allowed
- Use rules
- 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.
- Managed by
- State agency
- Phone
- 406-677-6804
- rsokoloski@mt.gov
Activities
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Kayaking
- Lake fishing
- Photography
- Picnicking
- RV camping
- Swimming
- Tent camping
- Water skiing
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Parking
- Restroom
- Water
- Shelter
