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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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Crossover Boating Site
Water Activities
This is a free boat launch site located 46 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The boat launch is located at an elevation of 3,600 feet and is…

Devil Creek Campground
Devil Creek Campground, at 4360-feet elevation, is located 32 miles southeast of West Glacier, Montana, and six miles west of Marias Pass, a high mountain pass located in Glacier National Park.…

Doris Creek Campground
Doris Creek Campground is located on the west side of Hungry Horse Reservoir, high in the Rocky Mountains, west of the Continental Divide and just south of the Canadian border. Spectacular views and…

Doris Point Boating Site
Water Activities Picnicking
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,…

Echo Broken Leg #544
Horse Riding and Camping Biking Hiking
The Echo Broken Leg Trail is 9.5 miles long and climbs about 2,600 feet. It begins at the junction of Road #5392 and ends at the intersection with Alpine Trail #7. This trail is also known as the…

Emery Bay Campground
Emery Bay Campground is located on the east shore of the Hungry Horse Reservoir off of Road 38. It sits high in the Rocky Mountains, less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, and is surrounded…

Ford Cabin
Ford is available May 20th through March 31st annually. Ford Cabin is 45 miles north of Columbia Falls along the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River. The cabin was built in 1922 by Ralph…

Ford River Access Boating Site
Water Activities
River access site located on the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River.  The site has designated parking, a vault toilet, and has a slide to launch and retrieve water craft.

Glacier Rim 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 area, vault toilet, and a concrete ramp.
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