Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area stands 7 mi west of Lakeside. Around it, Flathead Lake (15 mi) comes first on our list. For the coldest days, look to January, February and December (32–36°F highs).
A ski area, 7 mi west of Lakeside
About 51 inches of snow a year
The nearest weather station records about 51" of snow in a normal winter, with January nights around 20°. When to go ↓
Lakeside is the nearest base
Lakeside is 7 miles east, with 12 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals and Overture places to stay, Census town figures.
Choosing a month
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Where to stay near Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Hotels, motels or campgrounds are closest in Lakeside (12) and Kalispell (27).
Lakeside
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
2,386 people
7 mi east of Blacktail Mountain
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Blacktail Mountain | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeside | 7 mi east | 10 min | 12 2 hotels · 2 motels · 6 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 2,386 | $720K | — |
| Kalispell | 14 mi north | 20 min | 27 18 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground | 31,851 | $428K | C− |
| Bigfork 20% vacation homes | 15 mi east | 25 min | 16 2 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 8 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 5,565 | $675K | — |
| Lake Mary Ronan 47% vacation homes | 7 mi south | 10 min | 4 4 campgrounds | 80 | $692K | — |
| Evergreen | 15 mi north | 25 min | 10 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 3 campgrounds · 4 RV parks | 9,611 | $341K | — |
| Woods Bay 29% vacation homes | 14 mi east | 20 min | 7 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 hostel · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 835 | $512K | — |
| Somers | 8 mi northeast | 10 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 1,280 | $465K | — |
| Whitefish | 29 mi north | 45 min | 33 17 hotels · 3 motels · 6 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 1 RV park | 9,358 | $684K | B− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Make a day of it near Blacktail Mountain
Other well-known places within 63 miles.
115 mi LakeFlathead Lake
55 mi MountainTriple Divide Peak
59 mi LakeSaint Mary Lake33 mi Ski areaWhitefish Mountain Resort137 runs · 2,292 ft vertical
62 mi Park & preserveBob Marshall Wilderness58 mi CaveTears of the Turtle Cave
49 mi Park & preserveCSKT Bison Range46 mi National ParkGlacier National Park3.1M visitors a yearPhoto credits
Flathead Lake: The original uploader was Cactus.man at English Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Triple Divide Peak: Eggbones, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Saint Mary Lake: Ken Thomas (talk · contribs), Public domain · Bob Marshall Wilderness: United States Forest Service, Public domain · CSKT Bison Range: Paul Frederickson, CC BY 2.5
Know before you visit Blacktail Mountain
What town is Blacktail Mountain Ski Area near?
Lakeside, MT, about 7 miles east.
What is the closest airport to Blacktail Mountain Ski Area?
Glacier Park (FCA), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Spokane (GEG), about 149 miles.
Where should I stay near Blacktail Mountain Ski Area?
Lakeside (7 mi, 12 places to stay), Kalispell (14 mi, 27 places to stay) and Bigfork (15 mi, 16 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Lakeside
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.