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Recreation Region: Spotted Bear Ranger District

Cedar Flats River Access

The Cedar flats access site is located on the wild stretch of the South Fork of the Flathead River just outside the Wilderness boundary. It is less than a quarter mile hike down a steep trail from the parking area near milepost #11 on Forest Road #2826. 

There is a party size limit of 10 along this stretch until the river reaches the Spotted Bear Ranger Station suspension bridge. This section also is catch and release to preserve a premier fishery. For more information consult the South Fork River section in the Three Forks of the Flathead River Guide in the quick links section. Directions to Cedar Flats are found below.

Current Conditions
For condition information call Spotted Bear RD, 406-758-5376.

General Information

Please see South Fork of the Flathead section of the Three Forks of the Flathead River guide in quick links.

Spotted Bear Ranger Station office

Address: SUMMER PHYSCIAL ADDRESS: 52 miles south of the intersection between US Highway 2 and FS Road 38 Hungry Horse, MT 59919
Phone: 406-758-5376
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Closed on federal holidays)

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 10th, 2025