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Placid Lake State Park

We watch every site at Placid Lake State Park 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

100% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak May–Jul·41 sites
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The 10 most popular campsites at Placid Lake State Park

Booked on virtually every weekend during peak season (May–Jul). They reserve months ahead and rebook within minutes when cancelled — set up an alert and we'll email you the moment one opens.

Site 005

Best here · 3 tied
Ranked #1 of 41
Campsite · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 015

Best here · 3 tied
Ranked #1 of 41
Campsite Electric · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 016

Best here · 3 tied
Ranked #1 of 41
Campsite Electric · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 001

Top pick
Ranked #4 of 41
Campsite · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 010

Top pick
Ranked #4 of 41
Campsite · Sleeps 8

Site 029

Top pick
Ranked #4 of 41
Campsite Electric · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 004

Standout
Ranked #7 of 41
Campsite · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 032

Standout
Ranked #8 of 41
Campsite Electric · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 002

Standout
Ranked #9 of 41
Campsite · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 011

Standout
Ranked #10 of 41
Campsite · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

These sites rebook within minutes of being cancelled. Set an alert at Placid Lake State Park and we’ll email you the moment one opens up.

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About this park

Located in the beautiful Clearwater/Swan River Valley, this popular campground park is known for its smooth water for good fishing and water sports. Use this site as a base for other recreational opportunities in the area, watch for wildlife, and check out the interpretive panels that give an account of the early-day logging practices attested to by the massive western larch stumps in the area. The waters of Placid Lake can be enjoyed by outdoor recreationists with a variety of boats and personal watercraft. In the parks campground area a concrete boat ramp with docks and a few rental boat slips are available on a first come first serve basis. Montana's boating regulations and boating etiquette are followed on Placid Lake. Placid Lake State Park is a great spot for wildlife viewing, providing easy, accessible viewing of many species of birds such as red necked grebes, waterfowl, osprey and common loons. There are several varieties of fish inhabit Placid Lake including: rainbow, cutthroat, brown and bull trout, whitefish, kokanee salmon and perch. Before baiting your hook, don't forget your Montana fishing license. Montana Fishing regulation booklets are available from park staff.