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Brush Lake State Park - A wide open look at Brush Lake.

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Open: May 1—Dec 1
Size: 450 acres
Elevation: 1952 ft
Nearest Town: Plentywood

Brush Lake is a deep, clear lake with white, sandy beaches surrounded by grass fields and linear stands of spring wheat. Due to the mineral make-up of this lake, there are no fish. A day-use area is located on the northeast portion of the lake. This area includes a parking area, boat ramp and dock, vault toilet, picnic tables, firerings and a designated swimming area. For more information about Brush Lake, read Montana Outdoor's article Oasis on the Prairie.

Brush Lake State Park is located on Brush Lake. Brush Lake State Park is the only FWP managed site on Brush Lake. .

Directions
Directions

31 miles southeast of Plentywood. Off State Highway 16, go east on Highway 258 (East Reserve Highway) for 16.5 miles, turn south on Brush Lake county road, go 1 mile.   (Lat 48.603,  Lng  -104.113)

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Vehicle Length
Site is accessible.
Activities
Activities
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Hiking - 1.5 miles of trail
Boat Services
Boat Services
  • Ramp (Concrete)
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
  • Beach
Picnic Site
Picnic Site
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill (Pedestal)
  • Picnic Table
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Garbage Bins
  • Easy Accessibility
    Toilet (Vault)
 


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