Lakeside, Montana Vacations

Posted on Jan 06, 2010 in City

Stay in Lakeside on your Montana vacation

If you want to enjoy all the amenities of being close to Flathead Lake on your Montana vacation, the incredible views, the great fishing, boating, tours and nearby skiing at Blacktail, hiking and horseback riding, Lakeside is a great town to base your stay.

Here you’ll find comfortable Montana hotels and lodging, as well as great restaurants, all in a friendly little community.

Lakeside got it’s name for pretty obvious reasons. It sits comfortably right on the northwest shore of Flathead Lake. Before the 1900s, the town bore the now humorous name “Stoner” thanks to John Stoner, who constructed and ran a hotel here, and served as the town’s first postmaster. Citizens were apparently indecisive for a time, changing the name again and again, before finally, in 1920, taking the very literal name the town still bears.

This area has long been famous for entertaining visitors to Flathead Lake and Glacier National Park. This community, along with Somers, Montana lines the shore of Flathead Lake for about 15 miles on the west side of the lake, along U.S. Highway 93.

Lakeside Vacation Ideas

Where to stay: Lakeside Lodging

Flathead Lake Beach Homes

View from Flathead Lake Beach Homes.

are hidden in an evergreen forest on a beautiful Flathead Lake beach with a nice dock. Here you’ll get great views of Glacier National Park and the Swan Mountains and the Mission Mountains. They rent private, fully-appointed beach homes and beach-front rooms. For larger parties they have a 5 bed, 4 bath with two kitchens. Call 805-455-6225.

Flathead Lake Suites is nicely placed at the tip of a peninsula on Flathead Lake. Here you can take in the beauty of the mountains, including Glacier National Parks amazing peaks, and the colorful sunrises and sunsets on the lake. Flathead Lake Suites is quiet, away from the hectic world, with 322 feet of private shoreline for you to enjoy. Each suite has a king size bed, living and dining areas, kitchen, two-room bath, and more. Call 406-844-2204.

What to do:

A Able Fishing Charters & Tours

A Able charter boat.

provides fishing and touring charters on a custom crafted double-deck, 18-person boat. Great tours to Wild Horse Island, fishing and family fun. Smaller parties can rent the 24′ Weldcraft Ocean King boat that holds 6 passengers. Boats are outfitted with shaded areas, heated cabins and restrooms. Call 406-844-0888.

West Shore State Park: is located in a beautiful forest on Flathead Lake. The park’s glacier-cut rock outcrops offer amazing views of Flathead Lake and the Mission and Swan Mountains. The shoreline is rocky, and it’s a great place for fishing and boating. The park has firewood, picnic tables, a bear-resistant storage locker, vault toilets, grills/fire rings, trash cans, drinking water and interpretive displays. Campers can stay 14 days per 30-day period. There are 31 sites; 7 tent only, at this park with an RV/trailer size limit of 40 feet. Cost is $5.00 for a non-resident vehicle and $15.00 for overnight camping, per night. Call 406-844-3044.

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