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State park · Flathead Lake · Montana
West Shore State Park is a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks campground on the quieter west side of Flathead Lake, six miles south of Lakeside on U.S. Highway 93. The 129-acre unit has 33 campsites, including seven tent-only sites and one accessible site, and it is one of only two Flathead Lake state park units, with Finley Point, that FWP lists as having electric campsites. It suits RVers who want a public shoreline base with power for the fridge and batteries, away from the Polson traffic and town distractions.
| Hookups | Electric sites; not full |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | 40 ft |
| Cost | $4–$34 |
| Fees | Electricity is site-specific; rate varies by dates and passes. |
| Reservations | Montana FWP reservation |
Source-backed: Montana FWP (checked 2026-07-18). Rates and site details change — verify with the operator before you book. Compare it with every other park we track in the price index.
West Shore State Park is a Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks campground on the quieter west side of Flathead Lake, six miles south of Lakeside on U.S. Highway 93. The 129-acre unit has 33 campsites, including seven tent-only sites and one accessible site, and it is one of only two Flathead Lake state park units, with Finley Point, that FWP lists as having electric campsites. It suits RVers who want a public shoreline base with power for the fridge and batteries, away from the Polson traffic and town distractions.
Electricity is site-specific, so filter for it and read the individual site record; there is no water or sewer at the site anywhere in the Flathead Lake state parks, and the official description does not promise a shower, listing vault toilets. The RV/trailer maximum is 40 feet. Fees run $4 to $34 a night depending on dates and passes, booked through the Montana State Parks reservation system on a rolling window (the Wayfarers page shows three months). The season runs roughly April through October, with July and August busiest. The trade-off is fewer facilities than Wayfarers or a private park in exchange for a calmer shore with swimming, paddling and a boat launch.
Excerpts from the RV Parks Guide articles that cover this campground. Each links to the full guide.
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Our verdict
Book West Shore if you want an electric site on the quiet side of Flathead Lake and can live without showers or sewer. Skip it if you need full hookups or a shower house.
Select sites have electricity; FWP lists West Shore among state parks with electric campsites. There is no water or sewer at the site, so filter for electricity and check the individual site record when booking.
Montana FWP lists $4 to $34 per night depending on site, season, residency and passes; the exact amount shows at checkout.
40 feet for RVs or trailers, matching the other mainland Flathead Lake units. Read the driveway length on the specific site record before paying.
The official park description lists vault toilets and does not promise a shower, so plan around your RV's facilities or confirm seasonal services with the park. Wayfarers is the Flathead Lake unit with showers.
Yes for summer. Book through montanastateparks.reserveamerica.com or 855-922-6768; the reservation system currently shows a rolling three-month window for Flathead Lake units, and walk-up availability in peak season is poor.
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