Small marina dock on a lake with wooded surroundings, featuring a modest unpaved parking area with several vehicles parked near a red-roofed building.
Cripple Horse Marina is located on the shores of Lake Koocanusa in Lincoln County, Montana, an inland reservoir formed by the Libby Dam on the Kootenai River, situated in the rugged, mountainous terrain of northwestern Montana near the Canadian border. It serves recreational boating on this freshwater lake, which is part of the broader Kootenai River system, appealing to enthusiasts exploring the region's scenic inland waterways.
Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.
