About Pattee Canyon Picnic Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Picnic Table
Restrooms
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
On Site Services
- Pavilion
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Reviews (14)
What Guests Are Saying
Pattee Canyon Picnic Area boasts a great location near town and is well-maintained, with clean facilities and a tidy pavilion. However, some visitors were disappointed by the lack of grills and the refund policy concerning burn restrictions. Overall, it provides a memorable experience, as highlighted by a couple who celebrated their wedding there.
What Guests Are Saying
Pattee Canyon Picnic Area boasts a great location near town and is well-maintained, with clean facilities and a tidy pavilion. However, some visitors were disappointed by the lack of grills and the refund policy concerning burn restrictions. Overall, it provides a memorable experience, as highlighted by a couple who celebrated their wedding there.
Review Summary
JACK M
August 8, 2026
Great location close to town, very comfortable.
Jon C
August 7, 2026
Was notified i was not eligible for refund after burn restrictions were put in place, thus renting out the pavilion (for $100!?) pointless for a BBQ
Zachary W
July 11, 2026
The description said 4 grills....it has zero.
Riley S
August 25, 2025
Clean and ready to use when we arrived. Bathrooms were in great shape.
Riley S
August 25, 2025
Clean and ready to use when we arrived. Bathrooms were in great shape and the pavilion was clean other than a couple of pine needles.
Dalton D
June 24, 2025
Very clean! Had a wonderful day as my husband and I got married! Very memorable, and a beautiful venue.
Zoe B
July 9, 2024
Beautiful new pavilion was perfect for our event. Bathrooms were clean.
James Stephens
June 25, 2023
Nice walking trails here, can be a bit busy at times but overall a good close to Missoula dose of nature when you need it.
Gayle W
July 23, 2022
Campground was clean and well laid out, but toilet was disgusting
David Wall
March 29, 2022
As of today, 29 March 2022, this picnic area and folf course entrance is still closed. I don’t see any signs stating when they’ll get around to unlocking the gate.
Location Pattee Canyon Picnic Area
Address:
24 Fort Missoula Road
Missoula, MT, 59804
United States
From I-90 in Missoula, take the Orange Street exit #104 and travel south. Turn left onto West Front Street and go 0.2 miles to South Higgins Avenue, then turn right. Continue on South Higgins Avenue for about 2.7 miles to Pattee Canyon Road, then turn left. On Pattee Canyon Road, travel 4 miles heading (east) up the canyon. Look for the Pattee Canyon Picnic Area sign and entrance.
Pattee Canyon Picnic Area is accessible via US Highway 93 approximately 6 miles to the west in Missoula.
Elevation: 977 feet
4.4 mi drive to downtown Missoula (about 13 min)
Policies & Rules
General
- From April 1 to December 1, all food and attractants must be secured from bears and other wildlife
- Drinking water is not provided at the picnic area
- The area is for day use only; no overnight camping allowed
- Click here for more information on the Lolo National Forest
- Don't Move Firewood: Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood near your destination and burning it on-site. For more information visit dontmovefirewood.org.
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Last updated: August 23, 2026
