Salmon Lake State Park
Montana State Park
Salmon Lake State Park entrance fee
Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8 Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4 Campsite fees range from $4-$34 per night, depending on season and available amenities.
Salmon Lake State Park hours
Summer Season
Park open through the summer until late October.
Winter Season
Nov 1 - April 30
Closed to all motorized traffic, walk-in only. Day-use only, no overnight camping.
Open 5/1 - 11/30, weather permitting. November snow storms may close the area early.
Hours as published by Montana FWP. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Salmon Lake State Park
One of the Clearwater chain's lakes, held between the Mission and Swan ranges. Rainbow, cutthroat, brown, brook and bull trout share it with bass, kokanee and northern pike, and osprey and red-necked grebes work the shallows.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- ⛺ Screened Shelters
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
RV / campsite hookups
- ⚡ Electric & Water
More Montana state parks with swimming
Camping options
- Backcountry
- Hike/Bike
- RV
- Tent
Facility hours
Open 5/1 through 9/30.
May 1- September 30
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Montana FWP — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone406-677-3731
🎒 Gear up for Salmon Lake State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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