Earthquake Lake
A 6-mile-long, 190-foot-deep lake in Montana, formed by a catastrophic 7.3 magnitude earthquake in 1959 that caused a massive landslide, blocking the Madison River and creating the lake in less than a month.

šŸ“œ Earthquake Lake was formed by a powerful 1959 seismic event, creating a unique geological feature.
šŸ” The lake is 6 miles long and 190 feet deep, a testament to nature's force.

Why Go

šŸŒŠ Witness a lake created by a catastrophic natural disaster
šŸŽ£ Enjoy fishing by boat or along the shores
šŸš¶ Visit the nearby Earthquake Lake Visitor Center for geology insights
šŸ—æ See the Memorial Boulder with names of earthquake victims

Why Avoid

āš ļø Float tube fishing is not recommended due to underwater timbers and occasional high winds

Tips

šŸ“ The Visitor Center is located 27 miles northwest of West Yellowstone on US Route 287

Cost

šŸ’° Free admission to the Visitor Center.

Hours

šŸ•’ Visitor Center open daily 10 AM - 5 PM, from Memorial Day weekend through mid-September.

Last updated 9 days ago

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