Montana Park of the Week: Salmon Lake State Park

Next summer plan to bring your family and friends to camp, fish, picnic, and enjoy water sports and the scenery.

Enjoy one of the most beautiful lakes in the Clearwater River chain. The Champion Timberlands Corporation donated land for the park in 1977 to commemorate three foresters who died in a plane crash near Kalispell the year before.

Nestled along the Clearwater River, between the majestic Mission and Swan Mountain Ranges, Salmon Lake provides a beautiful and tranquil setting to enjoy many types of water recreation activities.

Clearwater River and Salmon Lake are home to a variety of fis...