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Panoramic of mountains in Mission Mountains Wilderness in Flathead National Forest, Montana

Mission Mountains Wilderness in Flathead National Forest, Montana (courtesy, Brent Shultz/Wikimedia)

Flathead National Forest Parks and Outdoors Highlights

By Travel Expert: Brian Kevin

This 2.3-million-acre chunk of wilderness, tucked into the northwest corner of Montana, is bordered by Glacier National Park and three other national forests (and a small piece of Canada at the north end). With all that protected land on its borders, how can the interior be anything but untouched?
Tucked in this vast expanse of untrammeled land are 250 species of wildlife, including 22 varieties of fish and 50 birds. Hawks and eagles cruise overhead, while grizzlies and gray wolves patrol the grounds. And tons of other creatures, like mountain goats, make their homes here.
Perhaps the most quintessential ride in the Bob Marshall Wilderness is alongside the breathtaking ridge of the Chinese Wall. There are a number of routes and camp options in the shadow of the wall, and most outfitters lead trips from the nearby South Fork Campground.
Just because angling in Flathead is pretty much confined to lakes (because dense brush and windfalls make stream fishing difficult), the experience isn't diminished. Start on Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.

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Laughing Horse Lodge

71284 Hwy. 83
Swan Lake, MT 59911

Distance: 20.2 mi.
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Bridge Street Cottages

300 Bridge Street
Bigfork, MT 59911 Map

Distance: 34.1 mi.
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Best Western KwaTaq Nuk

303 US Highway 93 E
Polson, MT 59860 Map

Distance: 30.9 mi.
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Attractions

Creston National Fish Hatchery

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780 Creston Hatchery Rd.
Kalispell, Montana 59901 Map

Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center)

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Glacier Gallery

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1498 Hwy. 35 E.
Kalispell, Montana 59903 Map

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Glacier Park Boat Company

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P.O. Box 5262
Kalispell, Montana 59903

Distance: 25.1 mi. (from destination center)

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Airports

Major Airports near Flathead National Forest

	Distance (mi.)
Spokane International Airport	187.9 map	Flight Deals to GEG
Calgary International Airport	232.9 map

Other Smaller Airports near Flathead National Forest

	Distance (mi.)
Kalispell Glacier National Park Airport	52.9 map
Missoula Johnson-Bell Field	63.8 map
Great Falls International Airport	100.9 map

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Flight Deals to Flathead National Forest

Originating	From
Portland, OR (PDX) to Spokane (GEG)	$165
Ontario (ONT) to Spokane (GEG)	$226
San Diego (SAN) to Spokane (GEG)	$246
Sacramento (SAC) to Spokane (GEG)	$246
Phoenix (PHX) to Spokane (GEG)	$285

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Montana - Glacier Park Alpiner
Timberline Adventures
from $2295, 7 days
The Glacier Park Alpiner assembles in Kalispell and we'll head for Glacier early-morning of Day 1. Before long, Glacier's snowclad peaks are visible...