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FLATHEAD LAKE STATE PARK - WEST SHORE UNIT
FLATHEAD LAKE STATE PARK - WEST SHORE UNIT
17768 US Highway 93
Lakeside, Montana   59922

Phone: 406-837-3041
West Shore is located in a mature forest overlooking Flathead Lake. The park's glacially-carved rock outcrops give spectacular views of Flathead Lake and the Mission and Swan Mountain Ranges. The shoreline is rocky, and fishing and boating are popular. The campground is located above the lake in a fir, pine, and larch forest on 129 acres at 2,892 feet in elevation. The park offers vault toilets, grills/firerings, firewood, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water and interpretive displays. There are four golf courses and three museums located nearby in Kalispell. Campers are allowed to stay 7 days during a 30 day period. There are 26 sites at this park with an RV/trailer size limit of 36 feet.
FACILITIES AND ACTIVITIES OVERVIEW
GeneralLand, acres129
Day-UseFishingyes
 Hiking Trail, miles3
 Picnickingyes
 Swimming Beachyes
BoatingBoat Rentalyes
 Launch Ramps, #1
CampingPrimitive, #21
 Electric Sites, #12
 Pets Permittedyes
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Fishing
Located in Montana, the park offers diverse fishing options. Anglers can catch species like Yellow Perch and Lake Trout.

The lake is also home to Bull Trout, Westslope Cutthroat trout, Northern Pike and Whitefish.

Fishing from a boat or shoreline are both possible here for an enjoyable experience.

Ice fishing during winter months provides another unique opportunity for anglers seeking variety.



Picnicking
Flathead Lake State Park - West Shore Unit offers picnic tables, fire rings and grills for a perfect outdoor meal.
Birding
The park offers birding opportunities with diverse species like ospreys, eagles and waterfowl. Birdwatchers can enjoy lake views while spotting birds from various trails or the shoreline.

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Area Amusement
Deep Bay Center
104 Deep Bay Dr
Lakeside, MT
+14068442611
Area Farmers Markets
Lakeside Farmers Market
7188 US Highway 93 S
Lakeside, MT
Bigfork Monday Market
191 Mill St
Bigfork, MT
Getmans' Cherry Red Orchard
E Shore Rte
Bigfork, MT
+14068715499
Area Fishing Related Businesses
Flathead Lake Salmon Hatchery
100 Spring Creek Rd
Somers, MT
+14068573744
Howe's Fishing-A Able and Mo Fisch Charters
180 Vista Ln
Bigfork, MT
4062575214
Area Hunting Fishing Supplies
Bagley Guide Service
171 Terrace Hl
Bigfork, MT
+14068373618
Area Museums
Frame of Reference
565 Electric Ave
Bigfork, MT
(406) 837-7329
Area Outfitters
Flathead Boat Rental
7212 US Highway 93 S
Lakeside, MT
+14068854211
Old Faithful Watersports
14746 Yenne Point Rd
Bigfork, MT
+14062532702
Blue Cat Boat Rentals
180 Vista Lane Slips M12 M17
Bigfork, MT
+14066145253
Wild Wave Water Craft Boat Rental
7220 US Highway 93 Ste 3
Lakeside, MT
(406) 844-2750
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West Shore State Park is located 6 miles south of Kalispell on US Highway 93.
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