Missoula Lake - A Hidden Getaway in the Lolo National Forest above Superior Montana

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We spent this past weekend at Missoula Lake above Superior with my parents. Missoula Lake is a beautiful alpine lake full of cutthroat and rainbow trout, although they are difficult to catch. It's only a short walk from the road and there are great camping spots above. When we were there, the first winter snows had already hit and there was about 1/2" of snow on the ground and a dusting on the trees. The drive to the lake was beautiful as well with the trees just changing color and seeing bright bursts of yellow and small red bushes on the side of the road.

Above Missoula Lake, you will find the Stateline Trail that separates Montana & Idaho. This is a beautiful walk and you can look down at Missoula Lake as well as on both sides of the trail you will see millions of miles of pristine wilderness and trees.

To get to Missoula Lake, from the Superior Exit on I-90, take the frontage road on the south side, south. Proceed 1.4 miles to Cedar Creek Road. Turn south again and continue up for 23.6 miles to Missoula Lake. There is a half mile dirt road that goes near the lake. Further up the road is a larger camping area with anther trailhead. Both access the lake.

For more information on Mineral County, Montana including the towns of Superior, St. Regis, Deborgia, Haugen, Saltese, Alberton, and Lozeau, visit www.mymineralcounty.com.

 

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Kevin & Monica Ray are real estate sales and marketing professionals for Access Realty in beautiful Western Montana. For more information on Western Montana, they can be reached at 406-207-1185 or online at www.YourMT.com.

 


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Comments

Monica this place looks awesome!!!  I'm wondering if this is a place I visited one Saturday afternoon during my high school days.  We had so much fun but when I think about it, I have no idea how we got there.  Reading your directions brings back vivid memories.  I will have to check this place out.  Do you know how late the camping grounds are open?
Posted by Goomzee Corporation - www.goomzee.com (Goomzee Corporation) over 2 years ago

Monica,

Were there a lot of people in the camp ground?  And did they allow fires, etc? I think I have been up there before, but can't remember exactly.  I want to go NOW!

Erika

Posted by Goomzee Corporation - www.goomzee.com (Goomzee Corporation) about 1 year ago

Hi Erika - I'm not sure how late the camping grounds are open. The lake is high enough in elevation that the snow hits pretty early. They do allow fires if fire danger isn't too high.

Posted by Missoula Real Estate By Kevin & Monica Ray (Access Realty) about 1 year ago

Thanks for your help!  My aunt and her family are coming to town this weekend from Glasgow.  Nothing big on their plate, just playing it by ear.  This might be something fun to do!  We were also thinking floating the Blackfoot and I just read your Huckleberry post as well.  Do you know of some good places around here?

Maybe you should be a Missoula Guide Consultant!  You're information is great!

Posted by Goomzee Corporation - www.goomzee.com (Goomzee Corporation) about 1 year ago

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