Seeley Lake, Montana
Seeley Lake is a community of 1,496 people in Missoula County, Montana.
Why visit Seeley Lake
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 6 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Double Arrow Ranch and Camp Paxson Boy Scout Camp.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 12°F, and about 119 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Seeley Lake
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Seeley Lake
Seeley Lake is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Missoula County, Montana, United States. It is part of the Missoula metropolitan area. The town sits beside the 1,030-acre (420 ha) Seeley Lake. The population was 1,682 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Seeley Lake, Montana (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Double Arrow Ranch
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic dude ranch in Montana, USA
Camp Paxson Boy Scout Camp
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Double Arrow Golf Course
Golf course · 1.4 mi
301 Lodge Way Seeley Lake, MT 59868
Restaurants and cafes6
The Ice Cream Place
Restaurant · American, Burger, Chicken, Hot Dog, Ice Cream, Mexican · 1.3 mi
3196 MT-83
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Base Camp
Bar and pub · American · 2.6 mi
3363 Mount Highway 83, Seeley Lake
Casa Caro
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.0 mi
3027 Mount-83, Seeley Lake
History
The community of Seeley Lake is named for Jasper B. Seely, who built a cabin on what was in 1881 known as Clearwater Lake. Seely served as the first ranger on the Lewis and Clarke Forest Reserve. The first road to Seeley Lake came in 1895.
From the History section of Seeley Lake, Montana on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship6
Living Water Catholic Mission
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.3 mi
152 South O South Road, Seeley Lake
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Seeley Lake
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 12°F | 2.6 in | 30.4 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 13°F | 1.9 in | 18.5 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 20°F | 1.4 in | 15.2 in |
| Apr | 54°F | 27°F | 1.4 in | 4.5 in |
| May | 64°F | 34°F | 1.9 in | 0.7 in |
| Jun | 72°F | 40°F | 2.3 in | 0.4 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 44°F | 1.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 43°F | 1.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 73°F | 36°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 56°F | 29°F | 2.0 in | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 40°F | 21°F | 2.5 in | 18.0 in |
| Dec | 31°F | 13°F | 2.4 in | 28.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Seeley Lake Rs (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Missoula County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2026-04-07: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Straight-Line Winds)
- 2024-08-23: Straight-Line Winds (Straight-Line Winds)
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-31: Flooding (Flood)
- 2017-09-09: Rice Ridge Fire (Fire)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Missoula International Airport (MSO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 35 miles away.
- Twin Creeks 22 mi southwest, about 35 min by car
- Bonner-West Riverside 29 mi southwest, about 46 min by car
- East Missoula 31 mi southwest, about 49 min by car
- Missoula 34 mi southwest, about 54 min by car
- Orchard Homes 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Frenchtown 38 mi west, about 1 h by car
- Ronan 39 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Lolo 41 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
- Pablo 43 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Polson 48 mi northwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Seeley Lake Montana 20130716 04, Djembayz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 12, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 21, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Lobby 23, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 35, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort cabins 37, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 06, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 36, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Restaurant and Bar, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 22, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Restaurant, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Horse corrals 10, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Bar, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Restaurant 24, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge Restaurant food, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort cabin 39, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Lobby Xmas, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort cabin deck 38, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Cabin 08, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Cabin 09, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 40, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Deck view, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 14, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 13, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 02, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 34, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Cabin 04, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Bar 02, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 42, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Cabin, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 11, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 33, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort 41, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Lobby, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Double Arrow Lodge and Resort Cabin 07, Montanabw, CC BY-SA 4.0
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