Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Kalispell

Kalispell is a town in Idaho, United States, home to about 22,052 people. Within 50 km by road there are 18 places to visit — 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lone Pine State Park (4 km), Echo Lake (27 km) and Lost Coon Lake (28 km).

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Kalispell at a glance

Location
Idaho, United States
Population
about 22,052
Coordinates
48.1958° N, 114.3129° W
Places within 50 km
18 (18 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Kalispell

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Kalispell: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Kalispell

120 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Kalispell. The closest is Bad Rock Canyon (32 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Kalispell

74 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Kalispell. The closest is Echo Lake (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Kalispell

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Kalispell. The closest is Lone Pine State Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Kalispell

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 126 km on the road.

  1. Start in Kalispell
  2. 4 km Lone Pine State Park · nature spot, Flathead
  3. 28 km Echo Lake · lake, Idaho
  4. 37 km Bad Rock Canyon · viewpoint, Idaho
  5. 25 km Whitefish Lake State Park · lake, Flathead
  6. 4 km Lost Coon Lake · lake, Lincoln
  7. 28 km Back to Kalispell

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From travellers near Kalispell

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How to reach Kalispell

    All places near Kalispell by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Kalispell by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3120Bad Rock Canyon (32 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1174Echo Lake (27 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Lone Pine State Park (4 km)
    Parks01Logan State Park (74 km)
    Churches01Church Butte (78 km)
    Other attractions01Great Northern Railway Buildings (94 km)

    Kalispell: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Kalispell?

    Lone Pine State Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Echo Lake (lake, about 27 km), Lost Coon Lake (lake, about 28 km), Whitefish Lake State Park (lake, about 32 km), Bad Rock Canyon (viewpoint, about 32 km), Hungry Horse Dam (dam, about 34 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kalispell?

    18 places on Spotwander: 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 11 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Kalispell?

    Bad Rock Canyon, about 32 km by road; Haskell Pass (41 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Kalispell?

    Echo Lake, about 27 km by road; Lost Coon Lake (28 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Kalispell?

    Lone Pine State Park, about 4 km by road; Flathead Valley (40 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Kalispell?

    Start in Kalispell, visit Lone Pine State Park, then Echo Lake, then Bad Rock Canyon, then Whitefish Lake State Park, then Lost Coon Lake, and drive back — about 126 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Kalispell?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Kalispell

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