Where is Lakeside, Montana, USA?

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Where is Lakeside Located? - Lakeside is a city located in the Buena Vista County of Montana, United States. Lakeside lies between 42.9140065 Degrees North latitudes and 106.3422691 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Lakeside, Montana

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Where is Lakeside Located?

Lakeside is a city located in the Buena Vista County of Montana, United States. Lakeside lies between 42.9140065 Degrees North latitudes and 106.3422691 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Lakeside city is 2705 people and the city has a total area of 14.07 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Lakeside, Montana Quick Facts

Property Details
CityLakeside (Census-Designated Place)
CountyFlathead County
StateMontana
State CapitalHelena
US RegionMountain West
Latitude48.0197° N
Longitude114.2244° W
Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Land Area0.93 sq mi
Water Area0.06 sq mi
Total Area0.99 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)2,705
Population DensityApproximately 2,900 per sq mi
ZIP Code59922
Area Code406
Time Zone StandardMountain Standard Time (MST, UTC−7)
Time Zone DaylightMountain Daylight Time (MDT, UTC−6)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code30-42625
Metropolitan AreaKalispell Micropolitan Area

Transportation and Connectivity in Lakeside

Category Details
Nearest AirportGlacier Park International Airport
IATA CodeFCA
Major HighwaysU.S. Highway 93
Public TransitFlathead County Eagle Transit (limited regional service)
Nearest Rail ServiceAmtrak Station in Whitefish
Regional AccessDirect access to Kalispell, Polson, Whitefish, and Glacier National Park region
  • U.S. Highway 93: Serves as the primary transportation corridor linking Lakeside with Kalispell, Whitefish, Missoula, and other Montana communities.
  • Glacier Park International Airport: Located approximately 23 miles north, providing year-round commercial air service.
  • Amtrak: The nearest passenger rail service is available at Whitefish, with Empire Builder routes connecting Montana to the Pacific Northwest and Chicago.
  • Regional Transit: Limited public transportation is available through Flathead County services, while private vehicles remain the primary means of travel.

Top Places to Visit in Lakeside, Montana

Landmark Name Type
Flathead LakeFreshwater Lake
Blacktail Mountain Ski AreaSki Resort
Volunteer ParkCommunity Park
West Shore State ParkState Park
Lakeside Community ParkPark
Blacktail Mountain Trail SystemHiking Area
Wayfarers State ParkState Park
Flathead National ForestNational Forest
Wild Horse Island State Park (via boat)State Park
Glacier National ParkNational Park

Driving Distances from Lakeside, Montana to Nearby Cities

City State Distance (mi) Approx. Drive Time
KalispellMontana1520 minutes
BigforkMontana2635 minutes
WhitefishMontana2835 minutes
PolsonMontana4855 minutes
Columbia FallsMontana3140 minutes
LibbyMontana861 hour 35 minutes
MissoulaMontana1152 hours
HelenaMontana1953 hours 20 minutes
Great FallsMontana2053 hours 30 minutes
SpokaneWashington2003 hours 40 minutes

Colleges and Universities in and near Lakeside, Montana

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Flathead Valley Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeAssociate degrees, workforce training, healthcare, and transfer programs
University of Montana – MissoulaPublicResearch UniversityForestry, environmental science, business, law, and liberal arts
Montana State UniversityPublicResearch UniversityEngineering, agriculture, sciences, and technology
Salish Kootenai CollegeTribal PublicCollegeNative American studies, education, environmental science, and nursing
University of Providence – Kalispell CampusPrivateUniversityNursing, healthcare administration, and business education

Waterbodies in Lakeside, Montana

Flathead Lake, Ashley Creek, Stoner Creek, Spring Creek, Wild Horse Island shoreline, Swan River (regional), Flathead River, Whitefish Lake (nearby)

Stadiums in Lakeside

Volunteer Park Sports Fields, Flathead High School Legends Stadium (Kalispell), Glacier High School Stadium (Kalispell), Wachholz College Center Event Arena, Flathead County Fairgrounds Arena

Lakeside, Montana — Key Historical Facts

  • Lakeside developed as a small lakeside settlement along the western shore of Flathead Lake during the late nineteenth century.
  • The arrival of transportation routes and tourism helped transform the community into a popular recreational destination in northwestern Montana.
  • Forestry, agriculture, and seasonal tourism have long been important contributors to the local economy.
  • Its location near Flathead Lake and Blacktail Mountain established Lakeside as a year-round destination for boating, fishing, skiing, and outdoor recreation.
  • Today, Lakeside is known for its scenic lakefront setting, access to Glacier National Park, and vibrant tourism and retirement community.

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