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Recreation Region: Pintler Ranger District

Echo Lake Picnic Area

This is a nice place for a summertime picnic with fire rings, tables, and beautiful views of the lake. This site is equipped with an ADA-accessible toilet and has nearby access to fishing. The boat launch area is for car-top only.

Reservations

General Information

There is no garbage service at the area so please pack out what you pack in.

Open annually late-May through late September, weather dependent.

Open annually late-May through late September, weather dependent.

No fees are required for this site

There is no fee ($0.00) for this area.

Pintler Ranger District office building

Address: 88 Business Loop Philipsburg, MT 59858
Phone: 406-859-3211
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.231108

Longitude: -113.268137

Directions

The picnic area is about 14 miles south of Philipsburg off Montana Highway 1. Take Echo Lake Road (Forest Road 65) and follow the signs to the day use area.

Parking

No trailers

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Water Activities Water Activities
Picnicking Picnicking
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Hunting, Fishing and Shooting

Boating - Non-MotorizedBoating - Non-Motorized
SwimmingSwimming

Picnicking - SinglePicnicking - Single

Fishing - IceFishing - Ice
Fishing - Lake & PondFishing - Lake & Pond

Last updated March 12th, 2025