Hugging the western shore of Flathead Lake’s northern end is Lakeside. Providing easy access for playing on the 28-mile long lake, it’s a popular destination for many summer visitors. Lakeside also has plenty of winter recreation options with Blacktail Mountain Ski Area—a ski destination with incredible views of the lake, valley, Glacier National Park and the Mission Mountains.
The community of Somers is also on the shores of Flathead Lake at the base of Blacktail Mountain. These two distinct towns are neighbors on the bay, 8 miles south of Kalispell. Both areas offer skiing, boating, and sailing on Flathead Lake.