Brush Lake is a deep, clear lake with beaches surrounded by grass fields and spring wheat.
This mile long lake offers public access for swimming and is ideal for wildlife viewing, motorized boating and water skiing.
The Northeast portion of the lake includes a day use area with a boat ramp, dock and picnic area, along with a 12-site campground which consists of (10) electric campsites and (2) double campsite with electricity.
Due to the high alkali content of it's crystal clear waters, Brush Lake does not support any significant fish life.
Activities
Beach
Bird Watching
Boating
Camping
Canoeing
Group Camping
Hiking
Motor Boating
Picnicking
RV Camping
Swimming
Tent Camping
Amenities
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.
ADA Accessible
Boat Launch
Campsite
Dock
Electricity
Established Fire Pits
Parking
Pets Allowed
Trash Removal
Water
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.
Park
Open May 1 - November 1
Day use hours: 7 am to 10 pm.
Campground
Open May 1 - November 1
Potable water
Yes
Alerts & Closures
Social distancing is still required per the Governor's statewide directive to reduce spread of COVID-19. Stay safe!
* 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.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Brush Lake State Park
PO Box 134
Medicine Lake, MT 59247
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Chris Dantic is the park manager at Brush Lake, Medicine Rocks, Makoshika and Pirogue Island State Parks. He began his career with Montana State Parks in 2003. He has worked at Chief Plenty Coups, First Peoples Buffalo Jump, Giant Springs, Sluice Boxes, Tower Rock and Smith River State Parks. Chris has a Bachelor of Science degree from Eastern Oregon University in History.
CONTACT INFO Mailing Address:
Makoshika State Park
PO Box 1242
Glendive, MT 59330
