Placid Lake State Park
| Placid Lake State Park | |
|---|---|
Sunset over Placid Lake | |
| Location | Missoula County, Montana, United States |
| Nearest city | Missoula, Montana |
| Coordinates | 47°07′11″N 113°30′10″W / 47.119613°N 113.502898°W |
| Area | 31 acres (13 ha) |
| Elevation | 4,124 ft (1,257 m) |
| Designation | Montana state park |
| Established | 1977 |
| Visitors | 60,579 (in 2023) |
| Administrator | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Website | Placid Lake State Park |
Placid Lake State Park is a public recreation area located 28 miles (45 km) northeast of Missoula, Montana. The state park sits on 31 acres (13 ha) at the eastern end of Placid Lake that include the lake's outlet to Owl Creek, a tributary of the Clearwater River. The park is known for its scenery, camping, aquatic recreation, and fishing.