Wayfarers State Park | Bigfork, Montana

Area residents in the know will tell you that the best sunsets on Flathead Lake can be viewed from Wayfarers State Park. The rocky cliffs along the shoreline offer beautiful vistas of the lake at any time of day. The park is located near the quaint resort town of Bigfork on the northeast shore of Flathead Lake.

The mature mixed forest makes this site very pleasant for camping and picnicking. From spring to late fall, the area abounds in wildflowers. Enjoy camping, boating, and swimming. Nature walks over the rocky shoreline to the cliffs are popular with photographers providing excellent view of Flathead Lake.

Driving Directions to Key Access Points

Wayfarers State Parks is located 0.5 miles south of Bigfork, MT on Montana 35.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO- Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Inspection Station *Check website for seasonal hours
406 6th Ave East, Polson
7:00 AM –5:30 PM Monday –Thursday
http://csktnomussels.org/

FWP at Ravalli at Hwy 93/Hwy 200 Inspection Station *Check website for seasonal hours
24 hours/day 7 days/week
http://cleandraindry.mt.gov/

Kalispell Region 1 FWP Office (Meridian Ave) Inspection Station *Check website for seasonal hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
http://cleandraindry.mt.gov/

Jesco Marine & Power Sports (568 Fir Terrace off U.S. Highway 93 South) *Check website for seasonal hours
7:00 AM - 7:00 PM Saturday - Sunday
http://cleandraindry.mt.gov/

Highlights of this State or Provincial Park

• Campground
• Day Use Area
• Swimming Area
• Playground
• Hiking
• Kayaking
• Fishing
• Boating
• Wildlife Viewing
• ADA Accessible Amenities
• Access to Flathead Lake Marine Trail
• Special Events & Guided Hikes

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO- Prevent the Spread of Aquatic Invasive Species

Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT) Inspection Station *Check website for seasonal hours
406 6th Ave East, Polson
7:00 AM –5:30 PM Monday –Thursday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Friday – Sunday
http://csktnomussels.org/

FWP at Ravalli at Hwy 93/Hwy 200 Inspection Station *Check website for seasonal hours
7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Monday – Wednesday
7:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday - Sunday
http://cleandraindry.mt.gov/

Kalispell Region 1 FWP Office (Meridian Ave) Inspection Station *Check website for seasonal hours
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Monday - Friday
http://cleandraindry.mt.gov/