Flathead Lake 

Fishing Access Sites

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Bigfork 

Seasonal boat ramp closures during winter.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  One acre.

Big Arm State Park

RV and tent camping, rental yurts and a nature trail 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 beach is popular with sunbathers and swimmers, while the nature trail provides excellent birdwatching opportunities. Camping and yurts are available from May 1 to September 30, however the park and boat ramp are open all year. Please note: There are no ADA accessible campsites at this park. Reservations for the yurts for Summer 2010 will be taken beginning January 15, 2010. The reservation line is (406) 751-4577. This park and the southern end of Flathead Lake are located on the Flathead Indian Reservation, so you'll need a Montana fishing license and a Conferated Salish Kootenai tribal 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. Download the Flathead Lake brochure.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  217 acre(s).

Blue Bay Campground (CSKT)

Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Camping, Bicycling

Boat Ramp, Dock

Camp Host, Campground, RV/Trailer Site, Tent Site, RV Site

Toilet, Drinking Water, RV Hookup

Ducharme 

Undeveloped site with no restroom. This site can be used for launching smaller boats at high water.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  51 acre(s).

Elmo 

Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  13 acre(s).

Finley Point State Park

Located on the south end of Flathead Lake in a secluded, mature pine forest, Finley Point offers 16 campsites with water, 30-amp electrical hookups, fire ring and grills, and picnic tables. The site is disabled accessible, has vault toilets and 4 tent spaces. The park also has campfire wood, boat slips, boat mooring, and a boat sewage dump, and drinking water. Make Finley Point your headquarters to enjoy the many activities in the area. There's hiking, swimming, boating, paddling, and fishing from the park, along with golf, shopping, dining, entertainment and museums in nearby Polson. This park and the southern end of Flathead Lake are located on the Flathead Indian Reservation, so you'll need a Montana fishing license and a Conferated Salish Kootenai tribal fishing license to enjoy the excellent fishing here. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article. Check out the current weather conditions in Polson. Download the Flathead Lake brochure.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  28 acre(s).

Polson (Salish Point and Riverside)

Salish Point and Riverside public parks in Polson have boat ramps, restrooms, and park/picinic areas.

Somers 

Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  2 acre(s).

Yellow Bay State Park

Yellow Bay is in the heart of the famous Montana sweet cherry orchards, where blossoms color the hillsides during the spring. The park includes Yellow Bay Creek, four walk-in tent camping spots and a wide, sandy beach for swimming, sunbathing, scuba diving, boating, fishing, and bird watching. This park and the southern end of Flathead Lake are located on the Flathead Indian Reservation, so you'll need a Montana fishing license and a Conferated Salish Kootenai tribal 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. Download the Flathead Lake brochure (PDF).  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  15 acre(s).

Woods Bay 

Not usable below lake level 2885'.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  12 acre(s).

Wayfarers State Park

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. Tenting sites are located next to the water for visitors arriving in human-powered watercraft on the Flathead Lake Marine Trail. Other amenities at the park include comfort stations with coin-operated showers, boat and trailer dump stations, and firewood for sale. A group use shelter and playground are available in the adjacent Harry Horn Park. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article. View or download the Flathead Lake Brochure (PDF).  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  67 acre(s).

Walstad 

Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  2 acre(s).

Wild Horse Island State Park

Look at the Wild Horse Island State Park Brochure, the Flathead Lake Islands Management Plan, and the Indian Education For All Lesson Plan Boat access to this day-use-only, primitive park is regulated to protect the 2,000-acre island. The largest island in Flathead Lake, Wild Horse has been a landmark rich with history since the Salish-Kootenai Indians were reported to have used it to pasture horses to keep them from being stolen by other tribes. It preserves an endangered palouse prairie environment, incredible wildlife, and historic resources. Check with park staff on the best ways to reach the island and its trails and views. Private property is found along the perimeter of the island. This park and the southern end of Flathead Lake are located on the Flathead Indian Reservation, so you'll need a Montana fishing license and a Conferated Salish Kootenai tribal fishing license to enjoy the excellent fishing here. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  2164 acre(s).

West Shore State Park

Glacially carved rock outcrops rise from Flathead Lake to overlooks with spectacular views of the lakeshore and the Swan and Mission Mountains. Considered the most private park on Flathead Lake, this site is distinguished by a mature fir, pine, and larch forest. The beach is rocky but you can still swim, boat, and camp here. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, a 2003 Montana Outdoors article. Download the Flathead Lake brochure (PDF).  Seasonal. Contact the regional office for open and closure dates.  129 acre(s).

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