Experience cool, clear waters along a smooth cobble beach on Whitefish Lake. Enjoy shaded picnic tables, great swimming and a spot to launch your canoe or kayak.
About the Park
Les Mason State Park is a peaceful day use park located on the east shore of Whitefish Lake. With 585 feet of sand and gravel lakeshore, this park provides excellent swimming opportunities. Nearby tables provide a beautiful setting for a picnic.
Sea Me Paddle Kayaking Tours, Inc., concessionaire at Whitefish Lake State Park and Les Mason State Park, offers rental equipment, including: stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and pedal boats. Open daily from June 15 thru Labor Day; hours of operation may vary. Call 406-709-2124 or visit www.seamepaddle.com.
Activities
Bird Watching
Boating
Lake Fishing
Paddleboarding (SUP)
Picnicking
Swimming
Amenities
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.
Boat Rental
Parking
Pack-in/Pack-out
Toilets (Vault)
Seasons & Hours
Hours listed below are normal operating hours and may not apply when there is a special restriction or closure. Check Alerts and Closures in the tab below.
Day-Use Park
Park is day use only.
Park is open to foot traffic/walk-in only during winter months.
Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Les Mason State Park.
For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.
Fees
Montana Residents
Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.
Nonresidents
Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8
Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4
With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free
* Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don't include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.
Alerts & Closures
RV's and towed trailers not recommended
Food Storage Rules: Store all attractants, day or night, in a closed, hard sided container or vehicle when not in immediate use. Tent campers without a vehicle may use available food lockers. Do not burn waste in fire ring or leave litter around camp-site. Dispose of garbage in bear-resistant dumpsters provided.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Les Mason State Park
c/o FWP Region 1 Headquarters
490 North Meridian Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
Phone: 406-752-5501 Email: dbennetts@mt.gov
Recreate Responsibly
Tips to stay safe while getting outdoors
To keep our state parks safe and accessible to all, make sure you know before you go, practice physical distancing, plan ahead, play it safe, explore locally, leave no trace, respect wildlife, and do your part to build an inclusive outdoors.
Brian Schwartz oversees Lone Pine, West Shore and Lake Mary Ronan state parks. He previously served as a park warden with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, with the Trails and Waterways Division of the Minnesota Dept. of Natural Resources, as a camp director on Flathead Lake, and as recreation programmer for the city of Whitefish. Brian has a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services with an emphasis in Resource Management from Mankato State University.
CONTACT INFO Mailing Address:
Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
