Salmon Lake State Park

Salmon Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Salmon Lake State Park
Map showing the location of Salmon Lake State Park
Location in Montana
LocationMissoula County, Montana, United States
Nearest cityMissoula, Montana
Coordinates47°05′35″N 113°23′48″W / 47.09299°N 113.39674°W / 47.09299; -113.39674[1]
Area42 acres (17 ha)[2]
Elevation3,934 feet (1,199 m)[1]
DesignationMontana state park
Established1977[3]
Visitors47,737 (in 2023)[4]
Governing bodyMontana Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks
WebsiteSalmon Lake State Park

Salmon Lake State Park is a public recreation area located approximately 32 miles (51 km) northeast of Missoula, Montana. The state park occupies 42 acres (17 ha) on the eastern side of Salmon Lake in the Clearwater River chain between the Mission and Swan mountain ranges.[2]

  1. ^ a b "Salmon Lake State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
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