Top Beaches, Waterfalls & Swimming Spots in Montana
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🏞️Top Lakes in Montana
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4.8(384)Lake McDonald
This scenic alpine lake, the largest lake in Glacier National Park, offers kayaking & canoeing.
4.8(178)Hyalite Reservoir
Artificial lake with campgrounds, forest hikes & kayaking, plus cross-country ski trails in winter.
4.8(114)Fort Peck Lake
Enormous man-made lake offering campsites, fishing spots, hiking trails & a wildlife refuge.
4.7(71)Whitefish Lake
Forested mountain lake with a namesake state park & a lodge, plus camping, skiing, boating & hiking.
4.2(26)Lake Helena
Picturesque lake for waterfront scenery, including bird watching & mountain views.
4.7(10)Duck Lake
Duck Lake is a lake in Glacier County, Montana located four miles east of the community of Babb, Montana. The lake covers 1,446 acres and is fished for brown, bull and rainbow trout.
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