There's A Lake Hiding In A Montana Valley Where You Can Camp By The Water
By Jessica Wick|Published March 07, 2022
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Jessica Wick
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Jessica Wick is a writer and travel enthusiast who loves exploring new places, meeting new people and, of course, beautiful Big Sky Country and every part of Washington State.
Camping season can start early in Montana if you have the right equipment (and don’t mind cold mornings and bundling up at night). But the Treasure State’s campgrounds tend to fill up fast, especially if you’re hoping to hit a major tourist destination (we’re looking at you, Glacier).
Seeley Lake is a tourist destination, but it’s more of a local hot spot than an out-of-stater’s dream spot. And if you drive south from Seeley Lake for about 15 minutes, you’ll spot the signs for Placid Lake State Park. Here’s why this waterfront campground in Montana is the perfect place to unwind.
Placid Lake State Park sits on a tributary of the Clearwater River.
The hike-bike site is equipped with bicycle racks, fire rings, bear resistant food lockers, potable water, a bicycle maintenance stand, and a covered shelter with picnic table and electrical outlets. In short, you'll never be bored here.
Placid Lake State Park is a great place to park an RV or a trailer.
Mark your calendar for early May and reserve a spot as soon as possible. As you can imagine, this little piece of paradise is popular among those who are in the know.
Placid Lake State Park is such a beautiful place to camp. Make your reservations for an upcoming adventure or share your memories from this waterfront campground in Montana by leaving us a Facebook comment. If you’d like to recommend another awesome place to camp in Montana, feel free to complete our nomination form.