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6 nearby parks, towns and places to explore, ordered by straight-line distance.
33 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (53 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
National park in Flathead and Glacier counties in Montana, United States.
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53 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 15 min by car (71 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in Lake County, Montana, United States.
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56 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 40 min by car (105 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and county seat of Lincoln County, Montana, United States.
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92 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 35 min by car (157 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
City in and the county seat of Boundary County, Idaho, United States.
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99 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 10 min by car (118 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
Park in Montana, USA.
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110 miles south · straight-line distanceAbout 2 hr 25 min by car (141 road miles, typical traffic, checked October 2026)
County seat of Missoula County, Montana, United States.
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40 recreation areas and campgrounds within 121 miles, from Recreation.gov. Filter by what you want to do.
11 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (28 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana.
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14 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr by car (32 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Big Creek Campground lies in the expansive Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana, 2 miles south of the Northwest entrance to Glacier National Park.
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17 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Hungry Horse Dam is on the South Fork of the Flathead River, 15 miles south of the west entrance to Glacier National Park and 20 miles northeast of Kalispell, Montana.
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17 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (30 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
The Star Meadows Guard Station has all the rustic feel of a remote Forest Service cabin while still being accessible by paved road from Whitefish.
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18 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (32 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Apgar campground is the largest campground in the park. It is situated in trees and provides tent and RV campers with shade and some privacy.
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18 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (32 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Apgar Campground is situated on the southern tip of Lake McDonald in beautiful Glacier National Park in northwestern Montana. Pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes are found throughout the park.
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18 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (33 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Fish Creek Campground is the second largest campground in Glacier National Park. Glacier National Park, in northwestern Montana, is comprised of pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes.
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19 miles southwest · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (31 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
This is a very small campground with 2 sites, a vault toilet, picnic tables and fire rings. There is a walk down boat launching site for kayaks and canoes. Access road has sharp hairpin corner so RV's are not recommended.
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19 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (27 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Doris Creek Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border.
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20 miles east · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (26 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Emery Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks.
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20 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 40 min by car (28 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lost Johnny Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border.
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20 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 45 min by car (29 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lost Johnny Point Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border.
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23 miles north · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (56 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Ben Rover Cabin is located 35 miles north of Columbia Falls, perched near the Wild and Scenic Flathead River.
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23 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 55 min by car (34 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Lid Creek Campground lies on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border.
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23 miles west · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 20 min by car (39 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Sylvia Lake Campground has 3 designated campsites. Each site has a picnic table, firering and a vault toilet in the campground. There is a small boat ramp for fishing boats, canoes and kakaks.
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24 miles northeast · straight-line distanceAbout 50 min by car (38 road miles, checked October 2026)National Park Service
Sprague Creek is a small campground located on the northeast shore of Lake McDonald, just off Going-to-the-Sun Road.
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27 miles southeast · straight-line distanceAbout 1 hr 45 min by car (42 road miles, checked October 2026)USDA Forest Service
Murray Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks.
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30 miles northeast · straight-line distanceNational Park Service
A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture.
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31 miles southwest · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Lost Trail National Wildlife Refuge was established on August 24, 1999 and became the 519th refuge in the National Wildlife Refuge System.
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38 miles southeast · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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44 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Libby Dam & Visitor Center is a great place to visit with family and friends. Located at 260 Souse Gulch Road, approximately 17 miles north of Libby, Montana, the Libby Dam Visitor Center is typically open from Memorial Day in the Spring…
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50 miles west · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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64 miles south · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
The units of the Northwestern Montana National Wildlife Refuge Wetland Management District (NWMTWMD) geographically situated within the Mission, Flathead, and Swan Valleys of northwestern Montana are administered by the U.S.
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88 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Ear Mountain is a recreation site within the Rocky Mountain Front. This site is maintained by the USFS and BLM. There is a trail which offers access to hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking.
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93 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Gibson Dam , the principal structure of the Sun River Project , is on the Sun River, 70 miles west of Great Falls, Montana. It is a concrete arch dam and contains 167,500 cubic yards of concrete.
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96 miles west · straight-line distanceFish and Wildlife Service
Nestled beside the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, this 2,774 acre refuge provides diverse habitats for a large variety of wildlife including moose, elk, deer, bear, otter, bald eagles, and migratory waterfowl such as mallards,…
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100 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Pishkun Dikes and Reservoir are part of the Sun River Project. The Reservoir is an offstream storage reservoir, about 15 miles northeast of Gibson Dam and is formed by 8 earthfill dikes with heights ranging from 12 to 50 feet and an…
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101 miles southwest · straight-line distanceUSDA Forest Service
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101 miles west · straight-line distanceUS Army Corps of Engineers
Albeni Falls Dam sits on the Pend Oreille River. Behind the dam, the waters of the Pend Oreille stretch 65 miles through a glacially carved valley that separates three mountain ranges.
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105 miles west · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
In Idaho, BLM manages nearly 1,000 acres of public lands in the Selkirk Crest Wilderness Study Area. The WSA is steep and heavily vegetated with a wide variety of species.
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108 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
Willow Creek Dam , a part of the Sun River Project, is an earthfill structure on Willow Creek about 15 miles southeast of Gibson Dam.
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109 miles south · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
UPDATE: The majority of Johnsrud Road in the Lower Blackfoot River Corridor will be CLOSED for the Summer and Fall of 2022 while the route is resurfaced.
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116 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This is a short trail that traverses downhill through a dense forested area to Mirror Lake. The trail surface is natural dirt and rock with a moderate trail rating with the elevation ranging from 5760-6200 feet.
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117 miles southeast · straight-line distanceBureau of Reclamation
The Lake is part of the Greenfields Division on the Sun River Project in central Montana, west of the city of Great Falls. Small recreation area with over 3,000 acres of land and 1,500 acres of water available for recreation.
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118 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This trail ascends to Little Lost Lake in the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The small and shallow alpine lake contains no fish. Undeveloped camping is allowed.
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118 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
Remember your OUTDOOR ETHICS when enjoying your public lands. Please RECREATE RESPONSIBLY. Overview The trail ascends to Lost Lake within the Widow Mountain Wilderness Study Area. The scenic alpine lake contains cutthroat trout.
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119 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
In Idaho, BLM manages over 9,000 acres of public lands in the Crystal Lake Wilderness Study Area. This area is valued for its scenic, recreational and cultural values.
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120 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This high elevation rugged backcountry trail provides foot access to Crystal Lake. It can be a difficult trail to travel due to traversing rough terrain.
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121 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
In Idaho, BLM manages over 17,000 acres of public lands in the Grandmother Wilderness Study Area. The terrain varies from heavily forested drainages to bare peaks and several high mountain lakes.
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121 miles southwest · straight-line distanceBureau of Land Management
This small, one-acre island on the northern end of Killarney Lake features boat access, vault toilets, one camp unit and one picnic unit.
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Recreation areas and campgrounds from Recreation.gov's directory, checked October 17, 2026. Listings are not live availability: check Recreation.gov or the managing agency for open dates, fees, reservations and conditions. Directions go to the listed coordinates, which may not be the entrance. Campground driving times: Powered by Geoapify · © OpenStreetMap contributors.
This guide includes Glacier National Park, Polson, Libby, Bonners Ferry, Placid Lake State Park. Places are ordered by straight-line distance. Confirm visitor access, opening hours and current travel conditions before choosing a trip.
Approximately 33 miles northeast in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr 15 min over 53 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 53 miles south in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr 15 min over 71 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Approximately 56 miles west in a straight line; driving takes about 1 hr 40 min over 105 road miles in typical traffic (Geoapify, checked October 2026). This is not current traffic or a route to a verified visitor entrance. Use the named destination and confirm the appropriate entrance or transport.
Recreation.gov lists 16 campgrounds within 27 miles, including Tally Lake Campground (11 miles west), Big Creek Campground (Flathead National Forest, MT) (14 miles northeast), Star Meadows Guard Station (17 miles west). Check Recreation.gov for current availability, seasons and reservations.