Montana Makes Top 5 For States With The Best Lakes

Montana is known for many things. Mountains, skiing, fishing, and water.

Whether it's our world-class rivers or one of our beautiful lakes, water is a big deal here in Big Sky Country. Each summer, you can find tons of people soaking up the sun while enjoying being outdoors on Montana's waterways.

Here in Montana, we're famous for Flathead Lake. The biggest natural water lake west of the Mississippi is a popular destination for locals and tourists, with tens of thousands of people visiting each summer, but Flathead isn't the only lake that people in Montana talk about.

Just in Glacier National Park alone, multiple lakes receive all kinds of love, with the most people being Lake McDonald. Known for its stunning background and multi-colored rocks, Lake McDonald might be one of the most photographed lakes in the U.S.

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According to the social media site USA, Montana makes the Top 5 States with the Best Alpine Lakes.

So, where does Montana rank? Before revealing our position on the Top 5, let's check out some great destinations just outside of Montana worth visiting.

What are Montana's best lakes?

Opinions will vary on that, but when it comes to Alpine Lakes, Montana is one of the top spots. For those who don't know, Alpine Lakes are defined as lakes that are at a high altitude in a mountain region that are normally above the tree line.

So while Flathead Lake might be one of the best-attended lakes, it isn't considered an Alpine Lake.

Some Montana lakes that are Alpine include: Avalanche Lake, Fairy Lake, Lave Lake, Iceberg Lake, and many others. Check out the Top 5 States With The Best Alpine Lakes below.