Launch Conditions
Use cautionLaunch with caution — limited daylight.
- Advisories
- None active
- Daylight
- Past sunset (9:06 PM)
Live from the National Weather Service, USGS, and NOAA. A guide, not a substitute for official forecasts and your own judgment.
Launch Light & Moon — August 1
local timeWaning Gibbous (86% illuminated). Good fishing outlook — the moon is approaching a major phase.
Location
Quick Facts: Painted Rocks
| Location | Montana |
|---|---|
| Waterbody | Painted Rocks Lake |
| Access Type | Public - Free |
| Coordinates | 45.681286, -114.301013 |
| Hours | Check on site |
| County | Ravalli |
Painted Rocks is a public boat launch providing access to Painted Rocks Lake in Montana at coordinates 45.68129, -114.30101. Data published by Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (MT FWP).
Painted Rocks is a public boat launch on Painted Rocks Lake in Ravalli County, Montana. As a public launch it is open to all boaters; state- and county-run ramps like this are typically free or charge only a modest day-use fee. This page shows sunrise, sunset, and moon-phase times for the launch, updated automatically. There are 4 other mapped boat ramps within about 15 miles if conditions here aren't right.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Painted Rocks
Is Painted Rocks free to use?
Yes, Painted Rocks is a public boat launch with free access in Montana.
What water does Painted Rocks access?
Painted Rocks provides boat launch access to Painted Rocks Lake in Montana.
How do I get to Painted Rocks?
Painted Rocks is located at coordinates 45.681286, -114.301013 in Montana. Use the "Get Directions" buttons on this page to navigate with Google Maps or Apple Maps.
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Alternative Boat Launches Nearby
Boaters have 4 other launch options within 10.7 mi, each offering access to nearby waters with varying facilities and conditions.