The Top 20 Lakes in Flathead County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Flathead County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Flathead County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 6, 2025
The view of the mountain range is unique. You can see Boston Peak, Sahale Mountain and Johannesburg Mountain. The vegetation is very diverse with wildflowers and conifers and even mountain goats and marmots can be discovered.
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Snyder Lake lies in a basin surrounded by 8565-foot Mt. Brown towards the north, and Edwards Mountain towards the south. Both the lake and creek are named after George Snyder, …
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A beautiful natural trail above Lake McDonald. Beautiful vantage points are ideal for taking a break.
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Whitefish Lake is seven miles in length, and the water is glacial water. Whitefish City Beach is near the lake's outflow and a very popular access point to the lake, …
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Rocky Point overlooks Lake McDonald, which is the biggest lake in Glacier National Park. The mountains provide a beautiful backdrop for the lake and also act as a rain block, resulting in a mild, damp climate.
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Bowman Lake is located in the corner of Glacier National Park and is accessible via a rugged 6-mile unpaved road or the Bowman Lake Trail, which overlaps the Pacific Northwest …
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Fathead Lake State Park in Montana offers pristine lakeside landscapes for all kinds of outdoor fun. This park is famous for having the largest freshwater lake in the western U.S. …
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Right in the middle of a dense forest, you'll find Johns Lake. Usually, you can find pretty water lilies around. It can be a little bit tough to get to …
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Smith Lake is located between a residential area and the Whitefish Mountains. It's great for a swim on a warm day, except after rain (due to runoff) and when geese or other birds are in close proximity.
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