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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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Swan River
Water Activities Winter Sports Fishing
Area south of Six Mile Mtn to Lindbergh Lake. On the east side are the Swan Mountains and on the west are the Mission Mountains.

Sylvia Lake Campground
Water Activities Fishing Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Biking
Sylvia Lake Campground has 3 designated campsites. Each site has a picnic table, fire-ring, and a vault toilet in the campground. There is a small canoe and kayak launch made of steel and wood. The…

Tally Lake Campground
Biking Fishing Hiking Water Activities Picnicking
Tally Lake Campground is located on the northern shores of its namesake lake, west of Whitefish, Montana. The campground is popular with locals and tourists visiting the Flathead National Forest and…

Trail Creek Trailhead
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This is a free trailhead site located 59 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 open from…

Tuchuck Campground
Tuchuck Campground offers remote campsites, forest access, and mountain scenery in the North Fork area of Flathead National Forest.

Tuchuck Trailhead
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The trailhead is tucked high up and far away in the Whitefish Range. Several trails lead from this site. Stock facilities are provided for equestrians (feed bunks, hitch rails, vault toilet, and load…

Upper Stillwater Lake Campground
Picnicking Water Activities Hiking Fishing
Upper Stillwater Lake Campground is a small, primitive campground near the town of Olney. It has 5 designated campsites, restroom, gravel boat launch, and day parking. The area has several hiking…

Upper Twin Creek Access
Water Activities Fishing
The Upper Twin Creek Access area is located 49 miles up the East side reservoir road #38.  There is very limited camping but a vault toilet is available. This is the last take-out before the Hungry…

Upper Twin Trailhead
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
This is a free trailhead site located 49 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 3,700 feet and is maintained…
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