Scenic viewpoints near Missoula

43 places near Missoula.

Where
Missoula area 7Day trips 35listed for 42 of 43
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Restroom 26Shade 4Water 18Paved path 6listed for 36 of 43
Entry
3 free22 with a feelisted for 25 of 43

Near Missoula, Blue Mountain Recreation Area has views of the valley and nearby mountains. The Stark Mountain Trailhead starts a 4-mile hike to the high point of the Ninemile Divide and the historic Stark Lookout. Double Arrow Lookout looks over the Seeley valley and the Swan Mountains, at the end of a steep dirt and gravel road.

Missoula area 7

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attachment-Sign - Blue Mountain Recreation Area – courtesy USFSBlue Mountain Recreation Area24 Fort Missoula Road, Missoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area, TrailRestroom–
Alt text placeholderCouncil Grove State Park11249 Mullan Road, Missoula · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 27Park, River accessRestroom, WaterFee
File:Welcome to the Lolo National Forest (48205722722).jpgLolo National Forest Recreation24 Fort Missoula Road Missoula, Missoula · From fs.usda.gov, checked Oct 1Recreation area––
VLUU L210 / Samsung L210Lolo Peak Trail #1311Lolo · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Trail––
Alt text placeholderMilltown State Park1353 Deer Creek Rd.Missoula, Missoula · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Park, TrailRestroom, Paved pathFee
9.22 Fall Gathering-16.jpgMoon-Randolph Homestead1515 Spurlock Road |, Missoula · From moonrandolphhomestead.org, checked Sep 30Farm, GardenRestroom, Shade–
Alt text placeholderTravelers' Rest State Park6717 Highway 12 W, Lolo · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 27ParkRestroom, WaterFee

Day trips 35

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View of the Stevensville Ranger District office from the outside.Bass Creek Trail #4 and TrailheadDay trip · 8.6 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Trail, Trailhead–Free
Alt text placeholderBeavertail Hill State ParkDay trip · From montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com, checked Sep 30Park, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Blackfoot-ClearwaterBlackfoot-ClearwaterDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area––
Calf CreekCalf CreekDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area––
Cascade Campground 3Group site 10Cascade CampgroundDay trip · From recreation.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom, Water, Paved pathFee
A mountain peak with snow sits behind rolling brown hills at sunset.Ch-Paa-Qn Peak TrailheadDay trip · 3 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 29Trailhead––
Cayuse TrailClearwater River Canoe TrailDay trip · 3.5 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Trail, TrailheadRestroomFree
Dalles Campground Yolo National Forest MontanaDalles CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 28CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
The Double Arrow Lookout tower in the summertime.Double Arrow LookoutDay trip · From recreation.gov, checked Sep 28Cabin or lookoutRestroom–
Alt text placeholderFinley Point State ParkDay trip · From montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com, checked Sep 26Park, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Alt text placeholderFish Creek State ParkDay trip · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Park–Fee
Fish CreekFish Creek Wildlife Management AreaDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 27Recreation area–Fee
Alt text placeholderFort Owen State ParkDay trip · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 27ParkRestroomFee
Full CurlFull CurlDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 27Recreation area––
Tera on the trail. Photo by Phoebe Fortunate.Iron Mountain TrailDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30TrailWater–
Jerry Johnson CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom–
An aerial view shows snow-capped mountains overlooking a lake and forested terrain.Lake Como CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom, Water, Paved pathFee
trees and Lake ComoLake Como National Recreation TrailDay trip · 3 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30TrailWater, Paved pathFee
Izembek National Wildlife RefugeLee Metcalf National Wildlife RefugeDay trip · From fws.gov, checked Sep 30River access, Recreation areaPaved path–
Photo of the Welcome Creek foot bridge in the Rock Creek area, Montana.Lolo National ForestDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Oct 1Recreation area, Campground–Free
Highway 12/Lochsa Corridor landing photoLolo Pass Visitor CenterDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation areaRestroom, WaterFee
Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Winter.Monture Guard Station Rental Cabin in the Winter.Monture Guard Station CabinDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Cabin or lookoutRestroom, WaterFee
Alt text placeholderPlacid Lake State ParkDay trip · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 28Park, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Powell CampgroundPowell CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom, Shade, WaterFee
Ch-Paa-Qn Peak HikeReservation Divide TrailheadDay trip · 3 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 29Trailhead––
River Edge Resort &Amp; Steakhouse - View From The PatioRiver Edge Resort campgroundDay trip · From riveredgemt.com, checked Sep 30Campground, River accessRestroom, Water–
Alt text placeholderSalmon Lake State ParkDay trip · From fwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Park, CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
Image of the East Cottage at Savenac in the wintertime, Lolo National Forest, Montana.Savenac East CottageDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 28Cabin or lookoutRestroom, Shade, Water–
Location of Campsites.Sloway CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground, River accessRestroom, Shade, Water, Paved pathFee
Stark Mountain fire lookoutStark Mountain TrailheadDay trip · 4 miles · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 29Trailhead––
A calm lake reflects the surrounding forested mountains and cloudy sky.Three Frogs CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30CampgroundRestroom, WaterFee
ThreemileThreemile Wildlife Management AreaDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation area, TrailRestroomFee
Outhouse OuthouseUp Up 40-Foot Lookout TowerDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 27Cabin or lookoutRestroomFee
Warm SpringsWarm Springs Wildlife Management AreaDay trip · From myfwp.mt.gov, checked Sep 30Recreation areaRestroom–
Highway 12/Lochsa Corridor landing photoWhite Sand CampgroundDay trip · From fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 30Campground, Recreation area–Fee

Town not listed 1

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Kennedy Creek TrailheadFrom fs.usda.gov, checked Sep 29Trailhead––