Kintla Lake

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Kintla Lake
Fog rolls over the lake's surface, caused by the differing temperatures of the air and the water
Location	Glacier National Park (U.S.), Montana
Coordinates	48°57′35″N, 114°18′27″WCoordinates: 48°57′35″N, 114°18′27″W
Lake type	Manmade
Primary inflows	Kintla Creek
Primary outflows	Kintla Creek
Basin countries	United States
Max. length	5 mi (8.0 km)
Max. width	0.8 mi (1.3 km)
Surface area	1,698 acres (6.87 km²)
Surface elevation	4,008 ft (1,222 m)

Kintla Lake is a lake in the northwestern portion of Glacier National Park in Montana. The lake is located in a rather remote portion of the park, close to the Canadian border. The lake is a 40 mi (64 km) drive from the west entrance along bumpy dirt roads, but the scenery on the way is spectacular. At 1,698 acres (6.8 km²), Kintla Lake is only slightly smaller than Bowman Lake, and is the fourth largest lake in the park.

Canoeing and kayaking are ideal on the lake, as no motorized watercraft are allowed. There is a quiet campground on the lake, and it is rarely filled because of its remote location. Fishing is also popular on the lake, because of the trout found in it. There are also options for day hikes and extended hikes into the background in the area.