Flathead National Forest, a Montana National Forest

FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST

FLATHEAD NATIONAL FOREST
1935 Third Avenue East
Kalispell, Montana 59901

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Stretching along the west side of the continental divide from the US Canadian border south approximately 120 miles lies the 2.3 million acre Flathead National Forest. The landscape is built from block fault mountain ranges sculpted by glaciers, and covered with a rich thick forest.<br><br>Recreation opportunities include, hiking, camping, large blocks of Wilderness, whitewater river floating, as well as snowmobiling, downhill and cross country skiing.

Featured Areas within the Park

Big Creek Campground Availability and Reservations

Big Creek Campground lies in the expansive Flathead National Forest in northwestern Montana, 2 miles south of the Northwest entrance to Glacier National Park. Visitors can enjoy access to the Flathead River as well as the countless other recreational opportunities provided by the surrounding forests. Big Creek Campground has 22 campsites, 12 of which....more

Bob Marshall Wilderness Availability and Reservations

The United States Congress designated the Bob Marshall Wilderness in 1964 and it now has a total of 1,009,352 acres. The entire wilderness is in Montana. It is managed by the Spotted Bear and Rocky Mountain Ranger Districts. The Bob Marshall Wilderness was named after early forester, wilderness preservation pioneer, and Wilderness Society cofounder Bob....more

Devil Creek Campground Availability and Reservations

Devil Creek Campground is located 32 miles southeast of West Glacier, Montana, and six miles west of Marias Pass, a high mountain pass located in Glacier National Park. This location has 13 campsites, 7 which are reservable and 6 that are walk-up sites. The stay limit is 16 consecutive nights. The campground offers 13 overnight sights for tent and....more

Doris Creek Campground Availability and Reservations

Doris Creek Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground. Here, we have 9 sites, 5 for reservations and 4 that are walk-up. The stay limit is 16 consecutive days.....more

Emery Bay Campground Availability and Reservations

Emery Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. This Campground has 26 sites, 16 of which....more

Great Bear Wilderness Availability and Reservations

The United States Congress designated the Great Bear Wilderness in 1978 and it now has a total of 286,700 acres. The entire wilderness is in Montana. It is managed by the Spotted Bear and Hungry Horse Ranger Districts. This Wilderness, on the western side of the Continental Divide, shares its southern border with Bob Marshall Wilderness, which in turn....more

Holland Lake Campground Availability and Reservations

The Holland Lake Campground and Group Site are located on the shores of Holland Lake in the Swan Valley of northwest Montana. Holland Lake Campground is a great place to enjoy the Flathead National Forest. It offers clean campsites with great lake access and ample opportunities for hiking on the scenic Holland Falls National Recreation Trail. Holland Lake....more

Lid Creek Campgrond Availability and Reservations

Lid Creek Campground lies on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground, keeping visitors coming back to the area again and again. Here, we have 22 rentable sites with 13 of them being....more

Lost Johnny Point Campground Availability and Reservations

Lost Johnny Point Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and ample opportunities for recreation surround the campground. Lost Johnny Point Campground has 21 camp sites, 12 which are reservable and 9 for our walk-up visitors. The....more

Murray Bay Campground Availability and Reservations

Murray Bay Campground is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. Murray Bay Campground has 20 sites, 11....more

Swan Lake Campground Availability and Reservations

This recreation area is located near the village of Swan Lake at the north end of the scenic Swan Valley in northwest Montana. The campground consists of two loops. Ponderosa Loop offers open, large sites with plenty of space, while sites at Birch Loop are shaded and more clustered together. There is also a reservable group site which accommodates up to....more

Tally Lake Campground Availability and Reservations

Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National Forest and offers a variety of recreation facilities and activities for the whole family. The campground has 38 rentable sites with 21 of them being reservable and 17 are....more

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Directions

From Kalispell, MT US Highway 93 north, US Highway 2 east and west, and State Highway 83 South provide primary access to the forest.

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