Placid Lake State Park

Placid Lake State Park
Sunset over Placid Lake
Map showing the location of Placid Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Placid Lake State Park
Location in Montana
LocationMissoula County, Montana, United States
Nearest cityMissoula, Montana
Coordinates47°07′11″N 113°30′10″W / 47.119613°N 113.502898°W / 47.119613; -113.502898
Area31 acres (13 ha)[1]
Elevation4,124 ft (1,257 m)[2]
DesignationMontana state park
Established1977[3]
Visitors60,579 (in 2023)[4]
AdministratorMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
WebsitePlacid Lake State Park

Placid Lake State Park is a public recreation area located 28 miles (45 km) northeast of Missoula, Montana. The state park sits on 31 acres (13 ha) at the eastern end of Placid Lake that include the lake's outlet to Owl Creek, a tributary of the Clearwater River. The park is known for its scenery, camping, aquatic recreation, and fishing.[1]

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  2. ^ "Placid Lake". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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