Seeley-Swan Corridor

MT-83

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Route Overview

Wind through the scenic Clearwater and Swan valleys between the Mission and Swan mountain ranges.

Distance

91 mi

Elevation Range

3,000–4,200 ft

Difficulty

easy

Season

Year-round (winter driving caution)

Start

End

Interactive Map

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Points of Interest

100 points of interest along the Seeley-Swan Corridor corridor.

⛺ Campgrounds (5)

Holland Lake Campground

★★★★½ 4.6 (113 reviews)

3 mi from route

West Shore Campground

★★★★½ 4.6 (68 reviews)

11 mi from route

Wayfarers Campground

★★★★½ 4.5 (329 reviews)

2.9 mi from route

River Point Campground

★★★★ 4.3 (72 reviews)

1 mi from route

Outback Montana RV Park & Campground

★★★½ 3.9 (151 reviews)

4.6 mi from route

🥾 Hiking Trails (5)

Glacier Lake Trailhead (Seeley Lake)

★★★★½ 4.9 (27 reviews)

6.9 mi from route

West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (465 reviews)

11 mi from route

Harrell Forest Community Trails

★★★★½ 4.6 (9 reviews)

1.7 mi from route

Strawberry Lake Trailhead

★★★★½ 4.6 (34 reviews)

6.4 mi from route

Seeley Creek Trail

★★★★½ 4.5 (13 reviews)

1.2 mi from route

🏔️ Recreation (90)

Salmon Lake State Park

Rainy Lake

Seeley Lake Historical Museum and Visitor Center

0.1 mi from route

Clearwater Lake

0.2 mi from route

Seeley Lake

0.3 mi from route

Lake Inez

0.6 mi from route

Metcalf Lake

0.7 mi from route

Wayfarers State Park

0.8 mi from route

Swan Lake

1 mi from route

Lindbergh Lake

1.2 mi from route

Tote Road Lake

1.3 mi from route

Upsata Lake

1.4 mi from route

Lake Alva

1.5 mi from route

Echo Lake

1.7 mi from route

Elbow Lake

2.1 mi from route

Browns Lake

2.1 mi from route

Cott Lake

2.7 mi from route

Stoner Lake

2.7 mi from route

Flathead Lake State Park - Wayfarers Unit

2.8 mi from route

Placid Lake State Park

2.9 mi from route

Wayfarers State Park

2.9 mi from route

Florence Lake

3.3 mi from route

Holland Lake

3.4 mi from route

Salmon Lake State Park

3.5 mi from route

Placid Lake

3.8 mi from route

In-thlam-keh Lake

3.9 mi from route

Birch Lake

4.2 mi from route

Aeneas Lake

4.4 mi from route

Holland Falls

4.5 mi from route

Lower Rumble Creek Lake

4.6 mi from route

Picnic Lakes

4.8 mi from route

Pilgrim Lakes

4.8 mi from route

Rubble Lake

4.9 mi from route

Tom Tom Lake

5 mi from route

Morrell Falls

5 mi from route

Upper Rumble Creek Lake

5.1 mi from route

Three Eagles Lakes

5.2 mi from route

Big Hawk Lake

5.4 mi from route

Terrace lakes

5.8 mi from route

Seven Acres Lakes

6 mi from route

Blanchard Lake

6.5 mi from route

Blackfoot Lake

6.6 mi from route

Spook Lake

6.7 mi from route

Rock Lake

6.9 mi from route

Pendant Lake

6.9 mi from route

Upper Holland Lake

6.9 mi from route

Wildcat Lake

7.2 mi from route

Pyramid Lake

7.4 mi from route

Gildar Lakes

7.5 mi from route

Strawberry Lake

7.9 mi from route

Big Salmon Falls

7.9 mi from route

James Lake

8.1 mi from route

Bunker Lake

8.3 mi from route

Seeley-Swan Scenic Drive

8.3 mi from route

Otis Lake

8.5 mi from route

Flathead Lake State Park - Yellow Bay Unit

8.9 mi from route

Blackfoot River

9.3 mi from route

Lena Lake

9.3 mi from route

Flathead National Forest

9.4 mi from route

Black Lake

9.6 mi from route

Hellroaring Reservoir

9.6 mi from route

Lamoose Lake

9.8 mi from route

Rice Lake

9.8 mi from route

Barrier Falls

10.1 mi from route

Flathead River

10.2 mi from route

Crimson Lake

10.2 mi from route

Flathead Lake State Park - West Shore Unit

11.1 mi from route

Jones Lake

11.1 mi from route

Mission Mountains Wilderness

11.2 mi from route

The Brand Bar Museum

11.4 mi from route

Flathead Lake State Park - Finley Point Unit

11.6 mi from route

Mountaineer Lake

11.6 mi from route

Flathead Lake

12 mi from route

Northwest Montana History Museum

12.4 mi from route

Glacier Art Museum

12.4 mi from route

Wales Creek Reservoir

12.5 mi from route

Kalispell Convention & Visitors Bureau

12.6 mi from route

Lone Pine Visitor Center

12.7 mi from route

Lone Pine State Park

13 mi from route

Memorial Bench

13 mi from route

Memorial Plaque

13 mi from route

Blacktail Mountain

13.3 mi from route

Spring Creek Reservoir

13.3 mi from route

Lone Pine State Park

13.5 mi from route

Family Life Christian Church Large Wooden Cross

13.5 mi from route

Elizabeth Falls

13.8 mi from route

Grand View Lake

14 mi from route

Pine Grove Historic School Bell

14.1 mi from route

Miracle of America Museum and Pioneer Village

14.2 mi from route

Mission Falls

14.3 mi from route

Connecting Routes

Routes that connect to the Seeley-Swan Corridor for extended road trip planning.

Bitterroot Valley

Flathead Lake Loop

US-93, MT-35 · 85 mi

Highway 200 Corridor

MT-200 · 175 mi

Nearby Towns

Towns along or near the Seeley-Swan Corridor route.

Missoula Bigfork

Events along the route

Upcoming and typical events in towns along the Seeley-Swan Corridor.

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Big Game Days
July · Missoula
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Avett Brothers
August · summer amphitheater date · Missoula
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Fairytale & Superhero Festival
July · Missoula
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Steve Earle
July · Missoula
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Missoula Folklore Society Bal Folk Dancing Nights
July · Missoula
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Post Malone
July · Missoula
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Jordan Davis
July · Missoula
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Molly Tuttle
July · Missoula
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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Seeley-Swan Corridor scenic drive?

The Seeley-Swan Corridor covers about 91 miles along MT-83, with an elevation range of 3,000–4,200 feet.

What towns are along the Seeley-Swan Corridor?

The route runs from Missoula to Bigfork.

When is the best season to drive the Seeley-Swan Corridor?

Recommended season: Year-round (winter driving caution). High-elevation Montana corridors can close in winter; check current road conditions before you go.

How difficult is the Seeley-Swan Corridor drive?

This corridor is rated easy. Use the interactive Backroads Travel Planner to preview the route and nearby points of interest before you leave.

Plan a Multi-Route Trip

Combine the Seeley-Swan Corridor with connecting corridors to build an epic Montana road trip. Our interactive planner covers 13 scenic corridors and 850+ points of interest.

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