Silhouette of a forest with trees and a winding river inside a circular border.

The Campgrounds

Camping Highlights

Full RV Hookups

Tent Camping Spaces

Gazebo Gathering Area

Waterfront Views

Fire Pits & Picnic Tables

Open Gathering Space

Plan Your Event
Plan Your Event
View of a grassy yard with a log cabin on the left, tall pine trees in the middle, a frozen lake in the background, and mountains with snow in the distance under a cloudy sky.
View of a grassy yard with a log cabin on the left, tall pine trees in the middle, a frozen lake in the background, and mountains with snow in the distance under a cloudy sky.

Campgrounds on Site

Short’s Lakehouse event venue is an outdoor space curated on a two acre property on Middle Thompson Lake. Celebrate special occasions with your friends and family with the the beautiful backdrop of Northwest Montana in the background.

Plan a Visit
Plan a Visit

Plan a Weekend at the Lake

Not planning an event but still want to stay with us? We offer private stays for guests looking for a relaxing weekend getaway.

5-star Airbnb Listing
A rural scene with a gray metal barn, a white RV, and a shed, surrounded by tall pine trees and a white fence, under a partly cloudy sky.
A peaceful lakeside scene with a wooden cabin, tall pine trees, and a partly frozen lake in the background.
A lakeside yard with a wooden house on the left, a deck with outdoor furniture, tall pine trees, a lake, a dock, and mountains in the background.
A backyard view overlooking a lake with trees and snow-capped mountains in the background, taken from a wooden deck with a railing.

Ready to Start Planning?

From weddings and reunions to retreats and private gatherings, Short’s Lakehouse gives guests a place to gather, celebrate, and stay together at the lake.

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