Whitefish Lake State Park
Open year-round. Lower loop (sites 12-24) and hiker/biker site operate throughout winter. Upper loop and seasonal amenities (water, showers) typically close early October and reopen late April/early May. Currently first-come, first-served; reservations via ReserveAmerica begin the third Friday of May through mid-September. Mandatory watercraft inspections required before launching.
Air Quality Alert issued August 10 at 7:30AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Broadwater, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Gallatin, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Park, Powell, Ravalli, Silver Bow, Sweet Grass, Sanders, Yellowstone counties in effect until 9AM on 08/11/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls, Frenchtown, Libby and Missoula are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Dillon, Great Falls, Helena and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/10/2026, particulate levels in Butte, Cut Bank, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Moderate. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
Air Quality Alert issued August 9 at 8:15AM MDT by NWS Great Falls MT
AQAMT The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has issued an air quality alert for Beaverhead, Deer Lodge, Flathead, Granite, Jefferson, Lake, Lewis and Clark, Lincoln, Madison, Mineral, Missoula, Powell, Ravalli, Sanders, Silver Bow counties in effect until 9AM on 08/10/2026 An Air Quality Alert means that particulates have been trending upwards and that an exceedance of the 24 hour National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) has occurred or may occur in the near future. Elevated particulate levels from wildfire smoke As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Columbia Falls are Very Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Dillon, Libby and Thompson Falls are Unhealthy. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Billings, Butte, Hamilton, Lewistown and Sleeping Giant are Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. As of 7AM on 08/09/2026, particulate levels in Cut Bank, Frenchtown, Great Falls, Havre, Helena, Malta and Missoula are Moderate. When air quality is Very Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid any outdoor activity; everyone else should avoid prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly, and children should avoid prolonged exertion; everyone else should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups... State and local health officials recommend that people with respiratory or heart disease, the elderly and children should limit prolonged exertion. When air quality is Moderate... State and local health officials recommend that unusually sensitive people should consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. For more information visit the Montana Department of Environmental Quality at http://todaysair.mtdeq.us
About
Whitefish Lake State Park sits on 10 acres along the western shore of Whitefish Lake in Montana's Flathead Valley, about a mile west of downtown Whitefish. The park provides 25 campsites divided between an upper and lower loop, accommodating tent campers and RVs up to 40 feet in length. A dedicated hiker/biker site serves cyclists traveling the nearby Great Divide Mountain Bike Route. Bear country protocols apply: all food must be stored in the provided bear-resistant lockers or hard-sided vehicles. Facilities include flush toilets, pay showers, potable water, fire rings, and picnic tables. Limited hookups are available at select sites. The park's location on Whitefish Lake makes it ideal for water activities including swimming, boating, water-skiing, and fishing. A concrete boat ramp and dock provide lake access, though all watercraft must pass mandatory inspection before launching. The lower loop (sites 12-24) and hiker/biker site remain open year-round, while the upper loop and seasonal amenities like showers and water close in early October and reopen in late April or early May. Train tracks border the park, with freight trains passing frequently and occasionally stopping adjacent to the campground. Quiet hours are enforced 10 PM to 7 AM, with a maximum stay of 14 days.
Directions
From downtown Whitefish, head west on U.S. 93 for 1 mile, then turn north and continue 1 mile to the park entrance at 1615 W. Lakeshore Drive.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $14 - $20 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 65ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 862-3991 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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