West Shore State Park

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West Shore

State Park on Flathead Lake

Difficult Accessibility

Region 1 | Glacier Country

Trailer RV - Trailer RV and pickup parked at West Shore, Flathead Lake

West Shore State Park - View of Flathead Lake from West Shore State Park.

Flathead Lake, As Seen From West Shore - Sunlight reflecting off Flathead Lake silhouettes a boater on the water and mountains rising at the shoreline.

Flathead Lake Interpretive sign - Interpretive sign overlooking Flathead Lake from West Shore

Small Island on Flathead Lake - Small offshore island on Flathead Lake as seen from West Shore


Open:	Jan 1—Dec 31
Size:	129 acres
Elevation:	3130 ft
Nearest Town:	Lakeside

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Glacially carved rock outcrops rise from Flathead Lake to overlooks with spectacular views of the lakeshore and the Swan and Mission Mountains. Considered the most private park on Flathead Lake, this site is distinguished by a mature fir, pine, and larch forest. The beach is rocky but you can still swim, boat, and camp here.

For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.

West Shore State Park is located on Flathead Lake. West Shore is one of 12 FWP managed sites on Flathead Lake. Flathead Lake is a tributary of the Flathead River.

Directions

20 miles south of Kalispell on U.S. 93. (Lat 47.951, Lng -114.187)

Contact Information

If you have questions or comments please send mail to: West Shore, 490 North Meridian Kalispell, MT 59901 or call (406) 752-5501.

Restrictions & Closures

Boat Ramp Closure: The boat ramp is temporarily closed for construction.

Know Before You Go!: A bear has been sited in this area, so remember you are in bear country. Keep all food items and garbage picked up and store in a vehicle or camper. Do not store items in a tent or soft-topped vehicles.