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Whitefish Lake
Whitefish Lake State Park, Whitefish, MontanaLakePublic swimming
Whitefish Lake State Park has a beach and swimming area on the shore of Whitefish Lake.
- Water
- Lake
- Entry
- Free for Montana residents who pay the state parks fee at vehicle registration; otherwise $8 per vehicle or $4 per walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger per day.
- Swim hours
- Open year-round; no daily hours are posted.
- Facilities
- Beach, swimming area, boat launch, picnic sites
- Dogs
- Pets are prohibited from swimming beaches and posted restricted areas.
- Managed by
- Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
When you can swim
Jan
Feb
Mar
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Dec
Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Travel 0.5 mile west on US Highway 93, then 1 mile north on State Park Road.
48.4509, -114.3800
Get directionsRules to know before you go
- Pets are prohibited from swimming beaches and posted restricted areas.
- Inspect watercraft for aquatic invasive species before launching.
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Questions about Whitefish Lake
Can you swim at Whitefish Lake?
Yes, swimming is available from the park’s beach and swimming area. The day-use area is open year-round, while listed park services operate from May through September.
Does it cost anything to swim at Whitefish Lake?
Free for Montana residents who pay the state parks fee at vehicle registration; otherwise $8 per vehicle or $4 per walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger per day.
Are dogs allowed at Whitefish Lake?
Pets are prohibited from swimming beaches and posted restricted areas.
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