Salmon Lake Campground

The Great Outdoors

Montana is one of the largest states in the country, and a great deal of it is uninhabited wilderness packed with wildlife and mesmerizing landscapes. Right outside your campsite at Salmon Lake Campground, you can immerse yourself in the rugged terrain of Salmon Lake State Park. Home to amazing beaches along the lake, there is lots more to do at this lakefront park than staying the night. Birdwatching, fishing, boating, jet skiing, water skiing, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing are all possibilities depending on what time of year you choose to visit.Placid Lake State Park is only a few miles west of Salmon Lake, with Placid Lake to keep you occupied during your visit. This tiny park remains one of the most visited state parks in Montana, and boat launches, campsites, hiking trails, and beaches are found on-site.To the north, Flathead Lake is an interesting place to visit, with several different state recreation areas scattered around its shores combining to make a larger state park. Flathead Lake State Park has different sites dotting the lakeside, surrounding one of the largest freshwater lakes in the country. There are miles of lakeshore to walk and swim along, and plenty of fish to catch in the water when you visit with the Bonner camper rental.A few hours' drive north of Salmon Lake Campground is where you can find the true jewel of Montana. Glacier National Park is comprised of 1,600 square miles and covers two mountain ranges, hundreds of lakes, and several active glaciers dating back to ancient times. Millions of people come to see this alpine paradise in the Rocky Mountains each year. Nestled along the Canadian border, you'll find spectacular sights, epic waterfalls, lofty cliffs, and snowcapped mountains when you take a road trip to the “Crown of the Continent.”

City Sightseeing

The closest town to Salmon Lake Campground is Seeley Lake, on the fringes of Flathead National Forest. There are a few places to grab a meal or shop in the small town, and one of its main attractions is the Seeley Lake Historical Museum. Initially a horse barn built in the 1920s, the Seeley Lake Historical Museum was taken apart, moved, and reassembled a half-mile away from its original location. The museum covers a wide range of topics, like cabin fever cures, historic fires that plagued the area, and the pioneers who first made it their home.Missoula is another fabulous place to visit for more city sights, restaurants, breweries, art galleries, farmers' markets, and historic sites like the Garnet Ghost Town. The Montana Natural History Center and the Fort Missoula Museum both cover different aspects of history in Montana. Fort Missoula Museum is housed in one of the first forts in the region, with displays featuring old train cars, military regiments, and other pieces of the Old West.The Missoula Art Museum will please art lovers, with a dazzling array of over 2,000 pieces on display. This non-profit museum is found in a modern building, with permanent galleries and guest exhibitions cycling in to keep things fresh for repeat visitors. You’ll find lots more to do in Missoula and Helena when you book an RV in Missoula County.