3.60101 reviewsPrice
$3 - $6/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$3 - $6/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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1615 West Lakeshore Drive, Whitefish, Montana, 59937, United States
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Learn more about alerts →Fall weekends are the sweet spot: larch trees go gold in late September, crowds drop after Labor Day, and fishing picks up in the cooling water. At $3-6/night with kayak rentals on-site and Glacier about 20 miles out, the value is hard to argue.
Light sleepers will have a rough time. Multiple reviewers across seasons report freight trains running through the night, every night. Earplugs help some people; others gave up entirely. If uninterrupted sleep makes or breaks a trip, this one's a gamble.
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Fall is the sweet spot. Daytime highs run 45-65°F from late September into October, with mornings dipping to 25-40°F. The larch trees peak in autumn color, and fishing picks up as trout and kokanee feed more actively in cooling water. Crowds thin out after Labor Day. Summer reaches 81°F and draws the heaviest use. Winter drops to 16°F and converts the area into snow country. Spring and fall offer cooler temps and solitude, though you'll need layers and possibly snow gear depending on timing.
Described as the 'sweet spot' with larch peak, good fishing and excellent scenery in autumn.
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Whitefish Lake State Park offers campers a variety of amenities, creating a balance of convenience and outdoor rustic charm. Highlighted amenities include a bathhouse, comfort stations, flush toilets, firewood availability, picnic shelters, and more. The presence of camp hosts ensures assistance when needed, and the campground is within walking distance to Whitefish Lake, providing easy access to water-based activities. However, reviewers note some concerns regarding the cleanliness of restroom facilities, which were reportedly not cleaned during some stays. Coin-operated showers are a point of contention due to their cost ($3 for 6 minutes) and time it takes for the water to warm up.
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