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Recreation

The Flathead National Forest contains three wilderness areas, two ski areas, impressive mountain ranges, lakes, wild and scenic rivers, campgrounds, picnic areas, and cabins. Hiking, wildlife viewing, whitewater rafting, snowmobiling, and skiing are just some activities enjoyed year-round. Whether you prefer the solitude of hiking in wilderness or the camaraderie found at popular boating and picnic areas, the Flathead National Forest offers a multitude of recreation opportunities for all.

Visit our maps & guides page to learn more about finding the right map for your visit.

Finding a recreation region or opportunity:

On the Flathead National Forest, recreation opportunities are organized by ranger districts. Click on the Recreation Regions tab or use the search box below to see which sites are managed by a certain district. 

The District Vicinity Map displays the district boundaries if you prefer a visual. To access contact information for each district, visit our offices page.

Recreation

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Big Creek River Access Boating Site
Water Activities
River access site located on the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River.  This river access site has designated parking , vault toilets, and a native surface boat ramp. 

Billy Garret Memorial Bridge Access
Water Activities Fishing
This access site is on Forest Road #895 ( west side reservoir road) at mile marker # 55. This is a popular take out for trips originating further up the South Fork. It is also a good put in for…

Blacktail Mountain Ski Area
Winter Sports
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is located above the town of Lakeside, Montana. It is a local and regional ski area with 1000 acres of National Forest land and an average annual snowfall of 250” of…

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Together, the Great Bear, Bob Marshall, and Scapegoat Wildernesses form the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. The Flathead National Forest manages the largest…

Canadian Border River Access Boating Site
Water Activities
River Access Site located just below the Canadian Border on the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River. The site has designated parking, vault toilet and a boat slide for launching your…

Cascadilla Flat River Access Boating Site
Water Activities
River access site located on the Wild and Scenic Middle Fork of the Flathead River.  This river access site has designated parking area, vault toilet, and a concrete material surface ramp. 

Cedar Flats River Access
Water Activities
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…

Challenge Cabin
Challenge Cabin is available from Dec 1st through March 31st each winter. The cabin is not available April 1 to Nov 30.Challenge Cabin is available during the winter - December 1st to March 31st -…
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