State Park on Flathead Lake
Region 1 | Glacier Country
Folks in the know will tell you that the best sunsets on Flathead Lake can be viewed from Wayfarers State Park. To be sure, the rocky cliffs along the shoreline offer beautiful vistas of the lake at any time of day.
Located just outside the charming town of Bigfork, this park provides public access for launching your boat and swimming in the refreshing water of Flathead Lake. Enjoy camping in the trees, picnicking on the grassy area overlooking the lake, or hiking through the mature forest where wildflowers abound from spring to late fall. The main campground offers 27 campsites. However, several walk-in tent sites are located next to the water for visitors arriving by boat. Other amenities at the park include a comfort station with coin-operated showers, and boat and trailer dump stations. Firewood and ice are also for sale. A group use shelter and playground are available in Harry Horn day use area.
Full service camping is available from May 1 to September 30, however limited services camping is offered through mid-November and beginning April 1. Please note: There is one ADA accessible campsite at this park. Also, most campsites are reservable from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Click on "Book Now" for more information.
For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.
Wayfarers State Park is located on Flathead Lake .
Located .5 miles south of Bigfork on Montana 35. (Lat 48.055, Lng -114.075)
If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Wayfarers, FWP Region 1 Headquarters - 490 North Meridian Kalispell, MT 59901 or call (406) 752-5501 .
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.