McDonald Lake, MT
AKA: Lake McDonald
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About McDonald Lake
The picturesque setting of Lake McDonald awaits your visit for a day on the water. McDonald Lake, located in Glacier National Park, Montana, is a picturesque alpine lake that offers visitors a serene outdoors experience, amidst stunning natural surroundings. The cold, clear water of McDonald Lake is home to trout and salmon and an awesome place to spend a day. This is a 6,800-acre lake in the northwest part of the state. While there are no FWP areas with access to the the bank, the majority of the shoreline can be accessed when water levels are down a few feet. And there's 22 miles of shoreline to enjoy. This is the only lake in the park that allows boating.
Amenities
Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES
Today's Weather & Forecast
Boat Rentals
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Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
McDonald Lake Boat Launch Ramp
Located at the south end of the lake, off Apgar Loop, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Click here for a Montana Fishing License.
Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
West Glacier RV Park - 406 888-5580
Fish Creek Campground - 406 888-7800
Apgar Campground - 406 888-7800
Sprague Creek Campground - 406 888-7800
Fish Species Present
The lake supports populations of rainbow trout, cutthroat trout, lake trout and kokanee salmon at McDonald Lake in Montana.
Map - Camping & Access
Contact Information
West Glacier RV Park
350 River Bend Dr
West Glacier, MT 59936
406 888-5580
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