About this city
Also known as: The Gateway to Blacktail Mountain
Lakeside is an upscale, highly scenic coastal resort community beautifully situated along the northwestern shoreline of Flathead Lake in Flathead County, northwestern Montana. Developed along the base of the Salish Mountains, this pristine residential enclave offers an exceptionally serene, high-end mountain-lake holiday lifestyle looking out over the clear turquoise waters of the nation's largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. Lakeside features a classic New England-style maritime personality mixed with rugged rocky mountain wilderness, boasting extensive private and public yachting marinas, custom craft breweries, and an energetic ski community due to its immediate proximity to the Blacktail Mountain Ski Area.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Rent a high-performance sailboat, speed boat, or paddleboard from lakeside marinas to cruise the crystal turquoise waters of Flathead Lake. Carve down legendary powder snow trails and enjoy winter sports at Blacktail Mountain Ski Area. Savor regional craft beers and fresh pub dishes at independent shoreline microbreweries. Hike past sweeping mountain overlooks at Volunteer Park.
