Pattee Canyon Picnic Area

Summary

The Pattee Canyon Picnic Area is a popular spot for day hikes, mountain biking, horseback riding and picnicking, located four miles southeast of Missoula. It offers several individual- and group-sized picnic sites in a wooded canyon, shaded by ponderosa pine trees. It is open from July 1 - Labor Day, featuring accessible vault toilets, but no drinking water.

Overview

The Pattee Canyon Picnic Area offers family picnic sites available for free, along with three group picnic sites available by reservation. The picnic area is open July 1 through Labor Day.

Recreation

The Pattee Canyon Recreation Area is a popular spot for day hikes, mountain biking, horseback riding and picnicking. There are several trailheads in the area. Cross-country skiing is popular in the area during winter months.

Facilities

The picnic area offers several individual- and group-sized picnic sites. The roads are paved and the group sites have trash collection receptacles and accessible vault toilets. Drinking water is not available at the picnic area. A host may be on-site during summer months.

Natural Features

Set in a wooded canyon east of Missoula, at 4,100 feet, the picnic site is pleasantly shaded by large ponderosa pine trees.

Nearby Attractions

Pattee Canyon Picnic Area is located four miles southeast of Missoula.