Les Mason State Park is a public recreation area on the east shore of Whitefish Lake, four miles north of Whitefish, Montana.[2] The day-use state park encompasses eight acres that include a 585-foot sand and gravel beach, short walking trails, and facilities for swimming, canoeing, and picnicking.[5]

Les Mason State Park
Les Mason State Park swim area
Map showing the location of Les Mason State Park
Map showing the location of Les Mason State Park
Location in Montana
LocationFlathead County, Montana, United States
Nearest cityWhitefish, Montana
Coordinates48°27′32″N 114°22′20″W / 48.45889°N 114.37222°W / 48.45889; -114.37222[1]
Area8 acres (3.2 ha)[2]
Elevation3,041 ft (927 m)[1]
DesignationMontana state park
Established1983[3]
Visitors92,596 (in 2023)[4]
AdministratorMontana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
WebsiteLes Mason State Park

References

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  1. ^ a b "Les Mason Campground". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b "Les Mason State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved September 7, 2016.
  3. ^ "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
  4. ^ Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (May 6, 2024). "2023 Montana State Parks Annual Visitation Report" (PDF). fwp.mt.gov. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  5. ^ Franz, Justin (November 18, 2012). "Explore: Les Mason State Park". Flathead Beacon. Kalispell, Montana. Retrieved June 9, 2018.
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