20 Best Places to Visit in Montana—National Parks, Ski Resorts, and Charming Small Towns Included
"Arrival brings a panoramic, jaw‑dropping scene: a pristine, crystal‑clear lake ringed by forest and mountain peaks, with chances to fish, hike, picnic, or simply sit on the shoreline and breathe in the mountain air." - Lydia Mansel
Lydia Mansel
Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com.
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Cool little lake and nice hike to the upper lake or follow the sound to a waterfall. Never camped or fished here but you can.
Jennifer E.
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It's really pretty and very deep but I wish they would clean up all the logs but other than that it looks really beautiful their are lots of cutthroat's and bull trout it's ok fishing the only problem is the logs but it's good.
Damian M.
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Diamond lake is beautiful I have never seen the stars so bright except in the movies. Good fishing and hiking one of my favorite places to go when it's hot because it stays so cool
Isaiah W.
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Best place to relax
Brett C.
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It's a great beginner's hike. Beautiful mountain views, streams and meadows.
Laurie C.
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Great little lake. My son learned how to fish and fell in the lake. It was a blast
Bobby I.
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Hard to access water due to floating logs..road sketchy one lane..bumpity bump