Picnicking
There are many day use areas in our developed campgrounds that have picnic tables for your use. Some of the more popular fee sites include Tally lake Campground, Swan Lake Day Use, many sites along the Hungry Horse Reservoir and Big Creek Day Use area.
There are also smaller free sites in more remote areas such as the Spotted Bear Ranger Station, Holbrook Overlook, Bear Dance, Red Meadow Lake, Moose Lake, and Ashley Lake sites.
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Ashley Lake Boat Launch and Day Use
This site features picnic tables, a grassy beach, vault toilet, and a boat launch for small to medium sized boats.
Beaver Creek Campground
This is a free campground located 63 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The campground is located at an elevation of 4,200 feet and is open from May…
Doris Point Boating Site
This boating site is located on the Hungry Horse Reservoir. It can be accessed from the West Side Reservoir Road #895.This campground is managed by a concessionaire, Flathead Valley Campgrounds,…
Holbrook Overlook Observation Site
This location is a trailhead and observation overlook. It features beautfiul views of Whitefish Lake, easy hiking, and a great spot for a picnic, all just a short drive from downtown Whitefish.
Holland Lake Picnic Site
The Holland Lake Picnic Site offers plenty of parking, trash receptacles, restrooms, water supply, and several picnic sites with tables and grills. This site also has a swimming area, but no…
Moose Lake Campground
Moose Lake Campground has 3 designated campsite and a vault toilet. Drinking water is not provided. Fishing may be enjoyed in the lake.
Peter's Creek Campground
This is a free campground located 42 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The campground is located at an elevation of 3,600 feet and is maintained from…
Red Meadow Lake Campground
At an elevation of 5,500 feet, Red Meadow Campground has 3 campsites and 3 picnic table day-use areas near Red Meadow Lake. Bring your own drinking water, a vault toilet is available.
South Creek Trailhead
This is a free trailhead site located 60 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet and is maintained…