The 12 Best Places In Montana To Go On An Unforgettable Picnic
Montana is a picnicking paradise. And now that spring is finally here, everyone is anxious to enjoy a meal under the big sky. There are thousands of beautiful places to spread out a blanket and open your picnic basket in our beautiful state, but these spots rank among the best.
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This picnic area has grassy open areas surrounded by trees. Paths to the restroom are paved, and the beautiful Lolo Creek is nearby.
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This beautiful public park is a great place to host an event. It has picnic shelters, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, barbecue pits, basketball courts and baseball fields.
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Go during the week to avoid the crowds and you’ll be treated to beautiful views and a peaceful picnic.
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Visitors can’t picnic at the historic parts of the monument, but Little Bighorn has several lawns throughout the park where you can enjoy a lunch. There’s also a museum, bookstore, visitors’ center and walking trail so you can make a day of it.
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This is a beautiful state park in the city. Along with perfect picnic areas, you can enjoy a nice walk around the lake, fishing and bird-watching.
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Cook Lake is a wonderful place to go fishing, and it’s also a beautiful spot to enjoy a nice picnic.
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Have a picnic here and you might be lucky enough to see wildlife like mule deer, antelope and grouse.
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Enjoying a picnic with stunning waterfalls in the background sounds like the best day ever.
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You’ll find the Ferry Landing picnic area in the canyon bottom of the Clark Fork River. Enjoy a picnic at the beach, fishing, boating, hiking and horseback riding.
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Located in the northern part of the city, this 64-acre reservoir is great for sailing, swimming and canoeing. There are plenty of picnic tables and places to spread out your blanket.
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Take a picnic dinner up Waterworks Hill, spread out a blanket and enjoy a beautiful spring or summer sunset.
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Beautiful flowers gardens, a pond with a waterfall and playground equipment are just a few of the treasures you’ll find at Gibson Park, which has plenty of places to picnic.
Where are your favorite local picnic spots?
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