Flathead National Forest Parks and Outdoors Travel Guide

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By 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.

Flathead National Forest Overview

The instant you hit Flathead National Forest, you're surrounded by wilderness. Tucked into the northwest corner of Montana, this 2.3-million-acre chunk of wilderness is bordered by Glacier National Park, three other national forests, and a small piece of Canada at the north end. With so much protected land on its borders, how can the interior be anything but untouched? Read More

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Laughing Horse Lodge

71284 Hwy. 83
Swan Lake, MT 59911

Distance: 20.2 mi.
(from destination center)

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Izaak Walton Inn

290 Izaak Walton Inn Rd.
Essex, MT 59916 Map

Distance: 36.7 mi.
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Best Western KwaTaq Nuk

303 US Highway 93 E
Polson, MT 59860 Map

Distance: 30.9 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

Creston National Fish Hatchery

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780 Creston Hatchery Rd.
Kalispell, Montana 59901

Distance: 42.1 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The Creston National Fish Hatchery allows visitors to get a close-up view of the fish production... Read More
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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)

Description: The Glacier Park Boat Company offers guided boat tours of Glacier National Par on five of the... Read More
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Conrad Mansion

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Located 6 blocks east of Main St
330 Woodland Ave
Kalispell, Montana

Distance: 48.3 mi. (from destination center)

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This 26-room Victorian mansion takes up most of a city block. Built in 1895 by Missouri River... Read More

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Airports

Major Airports near Flathead National Forest

Distance (mi.)
Spokane International Airport 187.9 map
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

Flight Deals to Flathead National Forest

Originating From
Portland, OR (PDX) to Spokane (GEG) $126
Sacramento (SAC) to Spokane (GEG) $207
Ontario (ONT) to Spokane (GEG) $247

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Bedrooms: 2
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