Park · Campground
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.
Listed under Parks · Picnic spots · Hiking trails · Swimming spots · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Campgrounds · Wildlife & bird watching · Scenic viewpoints
About this place
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.
Practical information
- Address
- 2329 Hwy. 83 N. Seeley Lake, MT 59868 Latitude/Longitude: (47.09442 / -113.39791)
- Fees
- Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. Nonresidents: day use entrance fee with a vehicle $8; as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger $4; with a Nonresident Entrance Pass free.
- Hours
- 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. Potable water May 1 - September 30.
- Dogs
- Pets Allowed
- Use 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
- May 1 - Sept 30: direct line to the park 406-677-3731; main office (year-round): 406-677-6804
- rsokoloski@mt.gov
Activities
- Bird watching
- Boating
- Camping
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Kayaking
- Lake fishing
- Photography
- Picnicking
- RV camping
- Swimming
- Tent camping
- Water skiing
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Parking
- Restroom
- Shelter
- Water
