Flathead district, Montana, United States

Places to visit near Whitefish

Whitefish is a town in Flathead district, Montana, United States, home to about 7,073 people. Within 50 km by road there are 17 places to visit — 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens and 0 churches. The must-see places are Lost Coon Lake (3 km), Whitefish Lake State Park (4 km) and Whitefish Lake (7 km).

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Whitefish, Montana
Whitefish, Flathead district, Montana, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Whitefish at a glance

Location
Flathead district, Montana, United States
Population
about 7,073
Coordinates
48.4111° N, 114.3376° W
Places within 50 km
17 (17 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; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Whitefish

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Whitefish: 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 Whitefish

136 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Whitefish. The closest is Bad Rock Canyon (21 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Whitefish

88 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Whitefish. The closest is Lost Coon Lake (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Whitefish

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Whitefish. The closest is Lone Pine State Park (33 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Whitefish

2 churches within 100 km of Whitefish. The closest is Church Butte (76 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Whitefish

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 88 km on the road.

  1. Start in Whitefish
  2. 4 km Whitefish Lake State Park · lake, Flathead
  3. 4 km Whitefish Lake · lake, Idaho
  4. 18 km Tally Lake · lake, Idaho
  5. 18 km Lost Coon Lake · lake, Lincoln
  6. 23 km Bad Rock Canyon · viewpoint, Idaho
  7. 21 km Back to Whitefish

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From travellers near Whitefish

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How to reach Whitefish

    All places near Whitefish by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Whitefish by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints4136Bad Rock Canyon (21 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs988Lost Coon Lake (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Lone Pine State Park (33 km)
    Churches02Church Butte (76 km)
    Other attractions01Great Northern Railway Buildings (72 km)
    Treks01Pacific Northwest Trail 01 Montana (80 km)

    Whitefish: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Whitefish?

    Lost Coon Lake (lake, about 3 km), Whitefish Lake State Park (lake, about 4 km), Whitefish Lake (lake, about 7 km), Tally Lake (lake, about 20 km), Bad Rock Canyon (viewpoint, about 21 km), Lake Five (lake, about 30 km).

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

    17 places on Spotwander: 4 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Whitefish?

    Bad Rock Canyon, about 21 km by road; Firefighter Mountain (44 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Whitefish?

    Lost Coon Lake, about 3 km by road; Whitefish Lake State Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Whitefish?

    Lone Pine State Park, about 33 km by road; Coram Experimental Forest (33 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Whitefish?

    Start in Whitefish, visit Whitefish Lake State Park, then Whitefish Lake, then Tally Lake, then Lost Coon Lake, then Bad Rock Canyon, and drive back — about 88 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Whitefish?

    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; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Whitefish

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Whitefish’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Whitefish on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.