If you're looking for a slice of Montana magic with a great panoramic views, Lone Star State Park…read moreis the place to be! Nestled in the heart of Montana's rugged beauty, this park offers stunning views, peaceful picnic spots, and some cool hikes to keep your spirit wild. Whether you're hiking along scenic trails, fishing in the tranquil waters, or just soaking up the sunshine, Lone Star State Park has that perfect mix of chill and thrill. Plus, the sunsets here are so breathtaking, you'll want to grab your camera! A true Montana treasure is their museum with grizzly bear and a thrill for children and parents alike where you can develop a better appreciation for the local flora and species. The staff was also very helpful.

Beautiful trails, stunning views and you could see the entire horizon and the rest of the state.read more

Where to start?! This has been a bucket list item for some time and not sure why I ever waited…read more If this is on your list GO NOW it does not disappoint!! Solo visit so easy to get up early and beat the crowds through Going to the Sun Road and Logan Pass parking drama. Perks: wildlife still out and about, easy parking to be had along the road and all lots, not a lot of crowds for optimum photo catching. Cooler on those hot days! Cons: no services open or available so have to have everything you need planned out until things open (normally 8 or 9 o'clock). I will have to venture back to grab a stamp for my NPS passport. I could spend a year here and still be excited to go and see more or hike another trail. It is a beautiful and pristine park to respectfully enjoy. I used the general store at Rising Sun mid morning to grab a few gift and snack items as well as refill water (bottle filler inside or purchase drinks of choice). Has just about anything you need there for purchase along with bathroom and showers. I can't speak for the park service visitor centers at Apgar nor Logan Pass as I didn't use as they were not open when I entered (save restroom at Logan). Logan Pass has free parking for 3 hours if you can get a spot. You do have to use the kiosk to out in plate data which provides time stamp and place on dash. Of note, there is a lot of places where you are driving by sheer cliffs with falling rock hazards with tight areas. Be mindful of the speed limits when reducing to 25 as they are normally around these tight areas or people congested areas. Also be courteous, there are plenty of pull off areas if you prefer to go slow, pull off and let others proceed smartly. Whether you are a hiker for the trails or a boater to grab one of the rentals to take out on the lake there is plenty to do here. Items book well in advance so book early and come enjoy one amazing National Park!!

Glacier National Park is one of the most beautiful places I've ever visited. The scenery is unreal,…read moreespecially along Going-to-the-Sun Road. For the best experience, definitely get there early and allow plenty of extra time for activities if you're staying outside the park, as traffic can become heavy, especially along Going-to-the-Sun Road. If you're new to the park, I also recommend booking one of the Red Bus Tours. It was a great way to experience the park without the stress of driving or parking, and the guide was very knowledgeable. The Apgar Visitor Center staff were also very helpful and gave great recommendations and information for navigating the park. Overall, it was an unforgettable experience and somewhere I would absolutely visit again.

Lovely park for a short walk, a lakeside ponder, bird-watching, or dock-sitting!…read more Be sure to grab a coffee and pastry from nearby, top-notch Glacier Perks Coffee House! This park includes restrooms, shelter houses, benches, short walking trail, several docks, and a pebble/stone beach.

Relaxing park with a sizable grassy-area, right off the 93 Highway in Lakeside with beautiful views…read moreand direct access to Flathead Lake, with some boat and walking docks right off the sandy shore. There's also over a handful of picnic benches and some shaded gazebo structures for a group to gather for an afternoon BBQ or full day of leisure at this lakeside park. Clean and accessible restrooms are available and the dedicated parking lot has about 20-30 spots. There's also plenty of additional nearby parking for the coffeeshop, stores, restaurants and other venues that border this park.

Stopped in looking for a place to eat lunch. The Ranger was at the toll booth and said the…read morecomputer was down. We said we just wanted to find a quiet picnic table for lunch and he gave us a complimentary pass. We thought that was exceptionally nice although almost all of the state and national park rangers we run into are nice like that. Found a nice spot on the water. Got a few good pictures. Obviously, our experience and impressions of this park and staff were five stars.

What a cute little park with a stunning view! We were visiting and needed a place for a bunch of…read morekids to blow off some energy and this place came up on the map. It has a neat playground with swings and a long dock to the water. The kids all loved trying to skip rocks and walking the shoreline.

Lovely, seldom crowded lakefront park near center of Polson has fantastic amenities for the whole…read morefamily. Tucked in between the Polson Bay golf course and Flathead Lake's southern tip, this never-crowded grassy park has everything you need for a fun family outing including: No fee: city park Restrooms Long dock: perfect for swimming in the chilly waters Playground: for the kiddos Swings & Benches: the better to lounge around with Parking: plenty Watersports: on-site kayak rentals Minus one point due to all the goose turds littering the grass, so best bring a blanket. So go on, have a dipper or a paddle about!

Herron Park has a labyrinth of beautiful, intersecting forest trails of all skill levels to…read moreexplore. That means you can take a nice easy stroll, or take on a more challenging uphill climb, or a mix of both. It's not as awesome or epic as Glacier, but if the national park is closed or you want something different, this is a good option. The trails are well maintained and clear. In fact, several were temporarily closed for maintenance while we were there, and were actually actively being worked on. Most trails lead up the side of the small mountain the park is up against. That means after awhile you are going to get some pretty great views. And some great exercise as well! The area is basically a pine forest, and in the spring there are beautiful flowers all over the place. Some well known trails in Herron Park are the Notch Trail, the Family Trail, and Overlook Trail. Another note - I had cell service through most of the 4 mile loop hike we decided upon too, which is a bit unusual for the area. Four stars for being pretty great.

It's a great campground - clean and affordable. I was born and raised in the area and would love to…read morecamp here more often. It's affordable and most of the camp spots are right on the lake. However, Flathead Lake is not for the faint of heart . Come prepared for any weather at any time of the year!

Beautiful place with plenty of recreation opportunities available. Lots of rocky beach access with…read morea boat launch. There is a short trail that follows past each of the campsites and leads to a covered shelter. On a weekday afternoon, it was quiet with only a few visitors. Views out to the Mission Mountains are great, same to Wild Horse Island. Close to Polson and a short drive from Kalispell. Out-of-state fee of $8 to enter the park, to be aware of.

great area. tons of picnic benches and places to hang out. and easy access to lake. Nread more

April 17th, BATHROOMSAND SHOWERS ALL CLOSED/LOCKED AND THEYRE STILL CHARGING FULL PRICE TO STAY…read moreHERE. BASTARDS. I'm watching my neighbors shit and piss in the woods multiple times WITHOUT digging a hole. What in the $&!? Is wrong either way the state parks/rangers YES YOU RANGERS you're charging full price and no one even has anywhere to go take a shit or a piss, there's no honey pots out or anything. What the fuck? If I hadn't paid before, I knew the bathrooms and showers were closed. I would never have stayed here. Highly highly highly recommend the state park, plus it's dirty, my campsite is full of trash and there's huge rocks lane everywhere including the fire pit