Camping,
Hiking and Traveling in Montana
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Hike
Index
H=Hike
C=Camp
V=Visit S=SkiLivingston 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 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.
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 recordsThe 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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