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    Why not stop by Painted Rocks Lake if you're passing through these parts. Not much precipitation falls here at Painted Rocks Lake; the month with most of the rain is May, and the driest month is July. Take a hike on the Lookout Mountain Trail; why not camp at Slate Creek Campground since you're here at Painted Rocks Lake.
This lake is so wonderful. There are some tremendous whitewater spots on Salmon River, and a good place is Fourth of July Gulch. All the outdoors
 
   exciting stuff in the Bitterroot Range will keep you coming back many times. Black Creek is a beautiful stream that is worth stopping at, and camping is available at Little Boulder Bay Campground. At Painted Rocks Lake all through the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 40's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Painted Rocks Lake temperatures fall to the  
               10's.
Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the Bitterroot Range. The snow is great at Lost Trail, and since you might be in a lake visiting mood you can always go to nearby Slate Lake. This lake is so wonderful. This is a pleasant area for folks who like lakes. Piquett Lake is a lake in close proximity, and you can have a wonderful hiking adventure along the Old Nez Perce Indian Trail. Why not visit West Fork Dam if you're here, and the vista of charming Slate Point is great.
The Bitterroot Range scenery is always beautiful. Having a pleasant time at Painted Rocks Lake is uncomplicated. After a long day outdoors Best Western Hamilton Inn is a glorious place to spend a night or two; while you're here you can take a hike along the Coal Ridge Trail.

 
Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton
27 miles away
This Hamilton hotel is located in the best rural area in the Rocky Mountain region according to a vote by both the Today Show and Good Morning America. With a central downtown location, the Best Weste...

Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton
27 miles away
The Townhouse Inn is nestled between two mountain ranges in the Bitterroot Valley. This valley offers uncommonly beautiful scenery and diverse recreational opportunities for everyone and every season....

Current weather conditions at Painted Rocks Lake, Bitterroot Range, Ravalli County, Montana
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Local climate location: DARBY 18 miles away


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  Coordinates:
Latitude: 45.71833
Longitude: -114.28

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These outdoors activities are available near Painted Rocks Lake.
 Hotels Near Painted Rocks Lake:
Best Western Hamilton Inn, Hamilton, 27 miles away
Townhouse Inn of Hamilton, Hamilton, 27 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Hamilton, Hamilton, 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Painted Rocks Lake:
Little Boulder Bay Campground, Ravalli County, 0 miles away
Slate Creek Campground, Ravalli County, 1 miles away
Rombo Creek Campground, Ravalli County, 2 miles away
Painted Rocks State Recreation Campground, Ravalli County, 2 miles away
 Ski Areas Near Painted Rocks Lake:
Lost Trail, Montana, 8 miles away
      1800 vertical feet
 Whitewater Near Painted Rocks Lake:
Salmon River, Lemhi CountyCounty, 18 miles away
      Class III - 39 miles long (North Fork to Middle Fork)
 Trails Near Painted Rocks Lake:
Lookout Mountain Trail, Ravalli County, 3 miles away
Old Nez Perce Indian Trail, Ravalli County, 4 miles away
Coal Ridge Trail, Ravalli County, 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Painted Rocks Lake:
Piquett Lake, Ravalli CountyCounty, 6 miles away
Slate Lake, Ravalli CountyCounty, 7 miles away

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Lookout Mountain Trail
There are trails all up and down the Bitterroot Range. Head south on 93 and look for the signs, Lost Horse, Skalkaho Hwy has a lot. Bass Creek, Sheafman Creek, Fred Burr Trailhead, Roaring Lion, Coyote Coulee, Baker Lake, Trapper Peak, Trapper Creek Chaffin Creek....''Hiking the Bitterroots'' By Mort Arkava is a great book to help you get started....I have only been to a couple of hiking trails in Ravalli County. Bear Creek & N Kootenai. I don't know where the rest are. Please help me locate them. Thanks, Sharon:)...

Lost Trail
Family oriented ski area with affordable prices, no hype, and the best snow in Montana. We are located on the Montana/Idaho border on Hwy 93 South with simple access to the ski area....

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