Seeley Lake

Seeley Lake, in western Montana, is a scenic lake surrounded by the striking mountain ranges of the Seeley-Swan Valley and is only a one-hour drive from Missoula. The lake, which spans more than 1,000 acres, is situated next to the sizable Bob Marshall Wilderness. Seeley Lake as a whole serves as an entrance to Glacier National Park. Seeley Lake is a well-known location for boating, fishing, and admiring the picturesque shoreline.

Seeley Lake offers a number of fantastic places to stay close to the water in addition to open boat ramps and accessible boat rentals. Three distinct campgrounds close to the water are run by the forest service. There are 29 campsites, a beach, and a swimming area at the Seeley Lake Campground. On Seeley Lake, there are some fantastic places to stay, including Seeley Lake Lodge and The Lodges on Seeley Lake.

One of the 12 lakes in a chain in the Clearwater River Valley is Seeley Lake. Salmon Lake, Placid Lake, and Rainy Lake are some of the additional waterbodies in the Clearwater Chain of Lakes. Each of these lakes has a campground, and boating, water sports, and fishing are also very popular here. Highway 83 provides access to many of these lakes. Others, like Clearwater Lake, necessitate driving on backcountry roads.

Location: Missoula County, Montana