Overlooks feature breathtaking Flathead Valley vistas. On a clear day, you can see Flathead Lake, Big Mountain, the Jewel Basin and Glacier National Park.
About the Park
There are 7.5 miles of trails available for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and horseback riding. In the wintertime, snowshoe rentals are available for $5 per person or $10 per family. Park visitors will be sure to find a great hike to revitalize their soul and a peaceful spot to relax and view area wildflowers, wildlife and breath-taking overlooks of the Flathead Valley.
The visitor center gift shop is a highlight and is now open year 'round. A walk through the visitor center provides a tour of the wildlife and forest ecology within the park. The visitor center contains a spacious meeting room with audio visual equipment and wrap around decks with beautiful vistas. It's an ideal spot for a meeting or social gathering.
Regular adult workshops, children's activities and interpretive programs make Lone Pine an exciting stop for school field trips, residents and out-of-state visitors. Find out more about educational opportunities by contacting the park office.
The site covers 279 acres and ranges between 2,959 feet and 3,644 feet in elevation.
Activities
Archery
Bird Watching
Children's Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Education Exhibit
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Nature
Outdoor Activity
Photography
Picnicking
Running
Sightseeing
Snowshoeing
Visitor Center
Wildlife Viewing
Amenities
Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.
ADA Accessible
Archery Trail
Childrens Activities
Equipment Rental
Established Fire Pits
Gift Shop
Grills/Fire Rings
Group Use Rentals
Holiday Event
Interpretive Display
Maps
Parking
Pets Allowed (on a leash)
Picnic Shelter
Public Restroom
Toilets (Flush)
Toilets (Vault)
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 all year
8 a.m. - Sunset
Visitor Center
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Sunday — 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Closed — Monday & Tuesday
Closed November 26, 27, December 24, 25, 31, January 1
Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Lone Pine 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
Alerts & Closures
Restrictions and Closures
See a current list of Restrictions and Closures on State Parks and other FWP lands that may be affected by floods, fire, drought or major maintenance activities.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
Lone Pine State Park
300 Lone Pine Rd
Kalispell, MT 59901
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, Thompson Falls and Lake Mary Ronan state parks. He also manages Smith Lake Fishing Access Site (FAS) and multiple other FAS along the Clark Fork River. He previously served as a park warden with Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, with the the Minnesota Department 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.
