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RV and tent camping, rental yurts and a hiking trails are all here along the shore of magnificent Flathead Lake. Using the public ramp to launch your own boat, this site is a popular jumping-off point to Wild Horse Island.

Mature ponderosa pine and juniper trees provide a beautiful setting for the campground. The shoreline is popular with sunbathers and swimmers, while the hiking trail provides excellent vistas of surrounding mountain ranges and high peaks with abundant watchable wildlife opportunities.

RV/tent camping sites and yurts are available from May 1 to September 30.Limited services camping is available through mid-November. The boat ramp is open most of the year depending on weather. Please note: There is one ADA accessible campsites at this park. This park and most campsites are reservable from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Click on "Book Now" for more information.

This park and the southern end of Flathead Lake are located on the Flathead Indian Reservation, so you will need a Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribe fishing license to enjoy the excellent fishing here.

For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, a 2003 Montana Outdoors article.

Check out the current weather conditions in Polson.

Fees

Big Arm State Park is located on Flathead Lake . 

Located 14 miles north of Polson on U.S. 93.
(Lat 47.805, Lng -114.313)

If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Big Arm, 490 North Meridian Kalispell, MT  59901  or call (406) 752-5501 .

Management Restriction

Quiet Hours are from 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

Pet Restriction

Leash required.

Advisory for Public Safety

To avoid attracting bears and other critters, do not leave food, coolers or cooking utensils in tents or out unattended at anytime. Place all garbage in bear proof dumpsters.

Tribal Fishing License Required

Tribal Fishing License Required

Seasonal Restriction

Floating docks may be pulled from the water from mid-December through January to prevent damage from ice. Check Regional Office for status. Roads at West Shore, Wayfarers and Lake Mary Ronan State Parks are regularly plowed to the boat ramps in wither.

Stay Limit

Maximum stay of 14 days allowed.

Vehicle Length

Trailer Length is 22 ft.

Activities

• 
  Boating
• 
  Fishing
• Swimming
• 
  Camping - Available from 5/1 to 9/30.
• 
  Picnicking
• Bicycling
• 
  Group Use
• Hiking - 2.5 mile hiking trail
• Wildlife Viewing

Boat Services

• Dock
• Ramp (Concrete)

Campground

• Camp Host
• Campground
• Group Site
• Tent Site
• Tent/RV Site
• Yurt - More information about yurt rentals.

Miscellaneous

• Bear Resistant Storage Locker
• Boat Trailer Parking
• Extra Vehicle Parking
• Firewood
• Ice
• Public Phone

Picnic Site

• Fire Ring
• Grill (Pedestal)
• Grill (Ring)
• Group Use - Sheltered
• Picnic Table
• Sheltered

RV/Trailer

• Hookup (Electric - 50 Amp) - ADA site only.

Sanitation/Water

• Drinking Water
• Garbage Bins
• Recycling
• Showers
• Toilet (Flush)
• Toilet (Vault)
• Water (Pressurized)

Trail

• Hiking Trail

These locations represent physical occurrences (visually confirmed) within the boundaries of the site. Many more species may be present in the area which are not listed because we do not have a visually confirmed record. If you would like to report a species sighting, a form is available.

Abundance Codes

= Common   = Uncommon   = Rare  
= Incidental   = Historic Occurrence   = Unknown Abundance