About Pattee Canyon Picnic Area
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Reviews (11)
What Guests Are Saying
Pattee Canyon Picnic Area is well-maintained, with clean facilities, including bathrooms and pavilions. Visitors have had positive experiences, highlighting the venue's beauty and suitability for events. The area is praised for its cleanliness, contributing to memorable occasions.
What Guests Are Saying
Pattee Canyon Picnic Area is well-maintained, with clean facilities, including bathrooms and pavilions. Visitors have had positive experiences, highlighting the venue's beauty and suitability for events. The area is praised for its cleanliness, contributing to memorable occasions.
Review Summary
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.
Michael W
September 4, 2021
The picnic site was in great shape.
Troy Barney
February 4, 2021
I love this area, im on my way to hike all of pattee canyon and then some!
Keli
July 20, 2020
Picnic spots are spread out enough to allow privacy but not so far that you couldn't have a couple for a big family lunch. Nice drive just minutes from Missoula.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 46.8269 / -114.038
Elevation: 977 feet
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: June 4, 2026
