Lake Murphy Lake

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Website http://www.fs.fed.us/r1/kootenai Phone 406-296-2536

Overview Service & Activities

About This small lake is in a heavily forested area with adjacent marshland. Interpretive signs at the picnic area describe the common loons that nest here and their habitat. Nesting loons are very sensitive, and signed buoys mark areas closed to the public. Visitors may hike the moderate 1-mile trail to an observation deck. Birders may see common loons, horned grebes, waterfowl, bald eagles, and osprey. Beavers can also be seen. Much of the land north of Murphy Lake is key winter range for white-tailed and mule deer.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 949 US Highway 93 North
Eureka, MT 59917

CONTACT 406-296-2536

FAX 406-296-7188

Details

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS From Eureka, follow US Highway 93 for 14 miles southeast, then take Forest Road 7008 at the northwest corner of Murphy Lake. Follow this road to the picnic area, loon information signs, and trailhead.

SERVICES

ACTIVITIES Picnicking