Whitefish Lake State Park

Whitefish Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Whitefish Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Whitefish Lake State Park
Location in Montana
LocationFlathead County, Montana, United States
Nearest cityWhitefish, Montana
Coordinates48°25′30″N 114°22′13″W / 48.42500°N 114.37028°W / 48.42500; -114.37028[1]
Area10 acres (4.0 ha)[2]
Elevation3,031 ft (924 m)[1]
DesignationMontana state park
Established1960[3]
AdministratorMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
WebsiteWhitefish Lake State Park

Whitefish Lake State Park is a 10-acre (4.0 ha) public recreation area on Whitefish Lake off of U.S. Highway 93, two miles northwest of Whitefish, Montana. It offers boating, swimming, tent and RV camping, and fishing.[2][4] Sites for hike-in and bike-in camping were added in 2016.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Whitefish Lake State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b "Whitefish Lake State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  3. ^ "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Retrieved May 31, 2018.
  4. ^ The park is a convenient place to camp for those wanting to stay close to the amenities of Whitefish, although it can be very crowded in summer. McRae, W.C.; Jewell, Judy (1992). Montana Handbook. Chico, CA: Moon Publications, Inc. pp. 327. ISBN 0-918373-76-X.
  5. ^ "Four Montana state parks getting new bicycle campsites". MTPR News. Montana Public Radio. February 23, 2016. Retrieved June 29, 2020.