The Top 11 Lakes in the Whitefish Range
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Whitefish Range? 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 Whitefish Range’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Rocky Point Nature Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
A beautiful natural trail above Lake McDonald. Beautiful vantage points are ideal for taking a break.
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Whitefish City Beach
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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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Smith Lake
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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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Ten Lakes Wilderness Study Area
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The Ten Lakes Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is nestled in the Kootenai National Forest and covers 34,000 acres. The landscape is rugged, and hikers will find alpine lakes, glacial cirques, …
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Red Meadow Lake
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As mentioned in the other comment you'll want to have your bug spray here. There's a campground just off of the lake as well, so a campfire or citronella candle might help keep the bugs away.
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Baldy Lake
Highlight • Lake
Snow can last at this shallow alpine lake into June. There are also bears in the area, so bring bear spray and make noise while hiking. Overall the trail is …
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Snowshoe Lake
Highlight • Lake
This small fishing lake, tucked into the hills, is a pleasant spot to relax with camping sites and tranquile views. The water is extremely blue and would be a nice spot after a short hike to go for a swim.
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Lazy Bay
Highlight • Beach
A swimmable, fishable outcrop on Whitefish Lake. A good turn around spot for cyclists heading back along the lake into the town of Whitefish.
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Lazy Bay
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A swimmable, fishable outcrop on Whitefish Lake. A good turn around spot for cyclists heading back along the lake into the town of Whitefish.
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Brush Bay
Highlight • Beach
Along the paved East Lakeshore Drive, a nice area to enter Whitefish Lake. Snow covered in the winter but bike-able in the summer.
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