Flathead Lake is not only the largest lake in Montana but it’s also the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi in the continental U.S. Needless to say, you’ll find miles of beautiful shoreline at Flathead’s popular state park, like Wayfarers State Park. But if you’d prefer a more private experience, you’ll have to head north.

The north shore of Flathead Lake between Somers and the Flathead River is a somewhat hidden gem. Here, you’ll find seven miles of remote shoreline with all kinds of things to discover.

Jim Handcock / Flickr Here’s a little secret: You’ll find the best stretches of sand in the fall and winter. During the colder seasons, the lake recedes and reveals a vast beach of soft, clean sand stretching for miles. But it’s still a great place to visit in the summertime.

The area between Somers and the Flathead River is your best bet for finding seclusion.

Troy Smith / Flickr While most Montanans will be at the nearby Wayfarers State Park, you can enjoy a much more peaceful experience.

The north shore is also where you’ll find the Flathead Waterfowl Production Area.

Flathead River to Lake Initiative Facebook The Montana Audubon Society dedicated this area as an Important Bird Area in 2009 to help conserve areas that are vital to local birds.

The next time you need a quiet beach day, you don’t have to go to the ocean.

Flathead River to Lake Initiative Facebook This is further proof that Montana has something for everyone.

Have you ever discovered Flathead Lake’s north shores? Here are some other great state beaches to check out this summer.

Jim Handcock / Flickr

Here’s a little secret: You’ll find the best stretches of sand in the fall and winter. During the colder seasons, the lake recedes and reveals a vast beach of soft, clean sand stretching for miles. But it’s still a great place to visit in the summertime.

Troy Smith / Flickr

While most Montanans will be at the nearby Wayfarers State Park, you can enjoy a much more peaceful experience.

Flathead River to Lake Initiative Facebook

The Montana Audubon Society dedicated this area as an Important Bird Area in 2009 to help conserve areas that are vital to local birds.

This is further proof that Montana has something for everyone.

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