Hike
Index
H=Hike
C=Camp
V=Visit S=Ski
Livingston Area
Elephanthead Mtn.
H
Paradise Valley
S. Fk. Deep Creek
H
Pine Creek H,C
George Lake
H
Passage Creek Falls
H
Crow Mountain
H
Big Timber Area
Boulder
River H,C,V
Natural
Bridge
Falls H,C,V
Big Timber
Creek Falls H,C,V
West
Boulder Meadows H,C
Twin Lakes H,C Prairie Dog
State.Park V
Bozeman Area
Chestnut
Mountain
H
Goose Creek
H,S
Mystic Lake
H
Lava Lake H
Central Montana
Little Belt Mountains
H,C,V,S
Castle
Mountains H,C
Central
MT Railroading V
Cooney Reservoir
C,V
Crystal Lake
H,C,V
Judith
Mountains V
Judith
Gap Wind Farm V
Moccasin
Mountains V
The Yellowstone
River
Upper
Yellowstone Floating Yankee
Jim Canyon
Absaroka
Beartooth Wilderness
Anvil Lake
H,C
Beartooth Lake
H,C,V
Beartooth Highway V
Island Lake
H,C,V Western
Montana
Painted
Rocks Rec Area V,C Salmon
Lake State Park V,C Warm
Spring Ponds
V
Salmon Lake State
Park
Salmon Lake is one of a chain of natural lakes located along the
Clearwater River in northwest Montana. The 630 acre lake is a popular
destination for anglers, boaters, campers, bird watchers and almost all
outdoor recreationists. Salmon Lake State Park provides great public
access to the lake and getting to Salmon Lake couldn?t be easier.
Salmon Lake State Park is located alongside of MT highway 83 about 7
miles north of the Junction of Highways 83 & 200 (Clearwater
Junction). The entrance to Salmon Lake State Park is on the west side
of the highway and is very easy to find. The park offers boat ramps,
camping, picnic shelters, toilets, potable water, firewood for sale,
interpretive displays and other amenities. As with all Montana state
parks, Salmon Lake State Park is a fee area. For day use, there is no
charge for any Montana resident. However, for non-residents there is a
$5.00 fee for day use. All campers are required to pay fees which vary
according to campsite type and other factors.
Nestled
between
the Mission and Swan mountain ranges, Salmon Lake is one of the chain
of lakes that are found along the Clearwater River. Salmon Lake State
Park offers all types of recreation and provides easy access to the
lake.
Although Salmon Lake is big on
features, it is rather small in size. The park is 42 acres in size and
sits between the highway and the lake. There are 23 camping sites and
about half of them have electrical hookups. Campsites have picnic
tables and fire rings. Many sites are best suited to trailers or
recreational vehicles. Campsites can be reserved online and you should
always check for campsite availability before you plan to camp at
Salmon Lake. Salmon Lake State Park Brochure
Salmon Lake is a natural lake, one of a number of natural lakes along
the course of the Clearwater River. Lake Inez, Lake Alva, Seeley
Lake and Rainey Lake are some of the lakes formed by the river as it
flows generally southward toward its junction with the Blackfoot River
at Clearwater Junction. Each of these lakes is a jewel and well worth a
visit.
Salmon Lake is a popular fishing destination. The lake has a diverse
fish population and anglers fish for kokanee, northern pike, rainbow
trout, yellow perch, brown trout, bull trout, largemouth bass, mountain
whitefish, northern pike, peamouth, pumpkinseed, sucker, westslope
cutthroat trout and other species. In a typical year, Salmon Lake is
about the 100th most popular fishery in the state. Montana Fish,
Wildlife & Parks stocks the lake with kokanee almost every year and
this is a great place to seek this uncommon salmon. Salmon Lake fish stocking records
The tree-lined banks of Salmon Lake might make you think it is a
mountain lake. However, it is located at a relatively modest 3,995 ft.
Salmon Lake is a very popular destination for bird watchers. From
majestic bald eagles to brilliantly colored small song birds, the
varied habitats provide homes to many different birds. However, Salmon
Lake is best known as a place to view loons. These large, rather shy
birds are best known for their exotic calls and, for those fortunate
enough to view it, their elaborate courtship ?dance?. Look for loons at
Salmon Lake during most of the summer months.
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