Quick facts
- Difficulty
- Variable
- Distance
- Varies by approach
- Elevation gain
- Varies
- Season
- Summer only
- Managed by
- CSKT
- Permit
- Required · Permits guide
- Access road
- Gravel; conditions vary
Permit notes: CSKT Recreation Permit required. Sold at CSKT Natural Resources and selected vendors. Verify with CSKT before going.
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McDonald Lake is a glacier-carved lake set into the Mission Mountain front east of Ronan. The lake and surrounding land are CSKT-administered, and a current tribal recreation permit is required for access.
Permit categories, allowable activities, and access points have varied over the years. Verify current rules with the CSKT Tribal Lands Department before going.
Features
Current conditions, hours, and permit rules change. Always check the authoritative source before going. See the full permits and licenses guide →