This has been a strange year, and for many Montanans, a trip to the ocean just isn’t possible this summer. But while Montana isn’t a coastal state, you’ll still find some fantastic beaches on our freshwater shorelines — and some of them even have surf and sand that rivals the ocean. While you’ll never mistake any of these landscapes for the Pacific shoreline, spending a day at these beaches will definitely leave you feeling just as relaxed and rejuvenated.
- Bozeman Beach
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CraftBeers / TripAdvisor Did you know Bozeman has its own beautiful sandy beach? You’ll find it at Glen Lake Rotary Park on Manley Road, and it offers volleyball courts, playgrounds, and perfect sunbathing spots.
- Whitefish City Beach
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Robby G C / TripAdvisor Whitefish City Beach is always a perfect spot to spend a summer afternoon. This seven-mile-long glacial beach has plenty of swimming areas and activities, kayaks and paddleboards for rent, and a boat dock for those who want to go boating. Plus, the scenery can’t be beat.
- Fort Peck Reservoir
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Sam M / TripAdvisor Eastern Montana has its share of beaches, too. The Fort Peck Reservoir is the fifth-largest manmade reservoir in the country, and it’s beautiful. Go for a hike, or just sit on the shoreline and take in the crystal clear waters (and possible wildlife sightings).
- Canyon Ferry Lake
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SeeJoshsPhotos / Flickr Located near Helena, Canyon Ferry Lake is a reservoir on the Missouri River. Between the public swimming areas and the boat launch, it’s a great place to enjoy a summer day.
Montana has plenty of beaches — you just have to know where to look for them. Our lakeside state parks have some stunning shoreline that rivals the coast. Do you have a favorite beach here in the Treasure State?
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Did you know Bozeman has its own beautiful sandy beach? You’ll find it at Glen Lake Rotary Park on Manley Road, and it offers volleyball courts, playgrounds, and perfect sunbathing spots.
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Whitefish City Beach is always a perfect spot to spend a summer afternoon. This seven-mile-long glacial beach has plenty of swimming areas and activities, kayaks and paddleboards for rent, and a boat dock for those who want to go boating. Plus, the scenery can’t be beat.
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Eastern Montana has its share of beaches, too. The Fort Peck Reservoir is the fifth-largest manmade reservoir in the country, and it’s beautiful. Go for a hike, or just sit on the shoreline and take in the crystal clear waters (and possible wildlife sightings).
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Located near Helena, Canyon Ferry Lake is a reservoir on the Missouri River. Between the public swimming areas and the boat launch, it’s a great place to enjoy a summer day.
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Address: Glen Lake Rotary Park (formerly East Gallatin Recreation Area), Bozeman, MT 59715, USAAddress: Whitefish, MT 59937, USAAddress: Fort Peck, MT 59248, USAAddress: Canyon Ferry Lake, Montana, USA
