4.3773 reviewsPrice
$25 - $35/night
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Season
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Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$25 - $35/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Campgrounds Open Apr...
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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17768 MT Hwy 93, Lakeside, Montana, 59922, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Boaters and hikers who care more about scenery than comfort will be happy here. Grab Loop B for more space, or aim for A-13 if you want tree cover. The 2.5 miles of easy trails and lake access from the dock are the real draws, with sunrise views across the Swan and Mission Mounta
No showers and vault toilets are a hard stop for campers who need real bathroom facilities. The shoreline is rocky, so if you're picturing a sandy beach, this isn't it. A handful of past visitors describe social experiences here that felt unwelcoming to people outside the local c
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Rated higher than 78% of graded campgrounds
Graded on what 59 campers actually wrote - graded on 14 things that make or break a trip. Each topic is graded against every other campground on it - A is among the best, C about average. No star ratings.
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Summer brings daytime highs between 65 and 85°F, with cool nights in the mid-40s to mid-50s. The lake is warmest and most accessible for swimming, boating, and fishing during these months, and trailheads are generally snow-free. Services are fully staffed, but sites fill fast. Winter blankets the forest in snow and drops temperatures significantly. Hornets can be a nuisance in summer. Multiple reviewers recommend bringing traps.
Summer is peak season: warm weather, best boating/fishing/swimming; sites book up quickly.
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The West Shore Unit of Flathead Lake State Park offers a mix of natural and basic facilities aimed at creating a quiet and scenic experience. Official content highlights the availability of improved campsites, firewood sales, restrooms, vault toilets, a boat dock, and a viewing platform. Users praise the cleanliness and maintenance of the park, with comments such as "Very clean and comfortable" and "Fantastic facilities and very helpful staff." However, some users noted a lack of certain amenities, as one reviewer stated, "No showers, outhouses not bathrooms. No running water."
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Loved the grills over the fire." Another highlighted, "Loop A-13, good site.
One user mentioned, "B13 set on the hill which was nice.
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