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
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.
Marie Green Acres
December 30, 2017
Parking for x-c skiing was terrible. Parking areas not plowed. Vehicles getting stuck. But the ski trails on the northside were groomed and fun.
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
