West Shore State Park in MT -- Camping
West Shore State Park in MT
Setting
West Shore State Park occupies 129 forested acres on Flathead Lake's rocky west shore, featuring glacially carved dolomite outcroppings and mature fir, pine, and larch trees with views of the Swan and Mission mountain ranges. The campground offers 33 sites (including 7 tent-only and wheelchair-accessible) with electrical hookups, bear-resistant storage lockers, vault toilets, fire rings, and seasonal potable water May through September. A deep-water boat launch operates ice-free year-round, and Tour Glacier operates a concessionaire offering kayak, paddleboard, and pedal boat rentals June through Labor Day. Located 6 miles south of Lakeside on Highway 93, the park serves as a gateway for swimming, fishing, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
- Limited separation from through roads or other sites here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
- The Flathead Lake shoreline is 0.3 mi off.
- Mount Johns stands 679 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 32–55°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Starlink Radar
Open sky · Terrain & buildings · Tree canopy
Estimated horizon in eight compass directions, using 10 m USGS elevation. Sky clearance 62 of 100.