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Flathead Lake State Park - West Shore Unit
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FLATHEAD LAKE STATE PARK - WEST SHORE UNIT
FLATHEAD LAKE STATE PARK - WEST SHORE UNIT
490 North Meridian Road
Kalispell, Montana   59901

Phone: 406-844-3066
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.
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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West Shore State Park is located 6 miles south of Kalispell on US Highway 93.

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