Location: Bigfork
Top Things to do in Bigfork
Top 10 Budget-friendly Things to do in Bigfork, Montana (MT)
Bigfork is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Flathead County, Montana, United States. The population was 4,270 at the 2010 census, up from 1,421 at the 2000 census.
Restaurants in Bigfork
1. Base Camp Bigfork LLC
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 51 reviews
Base Camp Bigfork is a year round outdoor adventure business offering rentals and guided tours for the following activities: -Dogsledding -Kayaking -Paddleboarding -Mountain Biking -Cross Country Skiing -Snowshoeing We offer these services in the Swan and Flathead Valleys. Rentals include Free Delivery
2. Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 143 reviews
Reviewed By stevenwR5572AO - Whitefish, United States
Excellent talented thespian. A great way to spend a summer evening. With a wonderful small town feel.
3. Jewel Basin Hiking Area
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By CATTSAR - Provincetown, United States
With tens of thousands of acres and dozens of trails this is a hikers paradise. Located east of Kalispell, and past the Hungry Horse Dam, access in the winter becomes considerably more restricted. The use of a four wheel drive made this trip possible. We drove in about 8 miles or so on the west side of the dam to Jimmy Trail. The trail is fairly strenuous and the calf deep snow added to that. The trail ascends steeply in numerous places with almost no flat or plateau areas. The views through the trees are breathtaking and it was well worth the effort. This is a remote area and precautions are necessary. Bring supplies and at least bear spray, as bears, mountain lions and bobcats are present. Our hike was about three miles out and back. This time of year there is almost no vehicular or pedestrian traffic, though snow mobiles could be heard in the distance. On a sadder note the beetles have done an enormous amount of damage to the trees. So much more to do.
4. Howe’s Fishing – A Able/Mo Fisch Charters and Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 235 reviews
Howe's Fishing, with locations in BIGFORK and LAKESIDE, is the home of A Able Charters and Mo Fisch Charters, providing year round fishing and is the largest charter boat operation in Montana. We operate eight boats for Flathead Lake, each comfortably seating four to six passengers, as well as one boat that can seat up to 15 passengers for fishing, cruising, parties etc. We also fish several other lakes in the Flathead Valley and on dozens of other lakes across Eastern Montana, including Fort Peck Reservoir, Tiber Reservoir, Lake Frances and more. We specialize in ICE FISHING in the winter months, our owner/outfitter Mike Howe is on the PRO Staff for Clam Outdoors and Ice Team, THE leaders in the ice fishing industry. Captain Mike is also a field Pro for Cabelas, Macks Lures, Yakima Bait Company, Silver Horde/Gold Star and more.
5. Echo Lake
6. Swan River
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
Home of the annual whitewater races.
Reviewed By architect28 - Arizona, United States
This is a wonderful river! My favorite thing to do is kayak down the river. However, it has so much to offer, from beauty to wildlife, to fishing, swimming, to the river road nature hike, to seasonal wild mile kayaking events and so much more!
7. Swan Lake
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
A popular ice-skating lake during the winter.
Reviewed By architect28 - Arizona, United States
There are many lakes in the area, but Swan Lake is one of the best. There is a small fee to get in to the public access, but it is worth the money. Nice public beach area, picnic tables available and serene views.
8. Whistling Andy
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Whistling Andy is truly a grain to glass distillery. Their spirits are derived from real, unmilled grains from local farmers with whom they have real, personal relationships. There are no shortcuts or automation and there is a face to every step of the process; real people and real stories. Unlike many grain to glass initiatives and high-class liquors, Whistling Andy is very innovative, even industry leading with their products. Whether it's finding age old recipes or unique new blends derived from what's in season, there is always something exciting coming out of this distillery. Named after the father of head distiller Brian Anderson, Whistling Andy Distilling prides itself on the importance of family, personal and community relationships.
Reviewed By TR0318 - Phoenix, United States
We stopped in while killing some time and felt like we were a local! The bartender was so engaging and entertaining that we quickly built a rapor with the other visitors in the bar and had such a fun time. I’m not a whiskey girl so the flight wasn’t my cup of tea but when the bartender started adding a little bit of their specialty lemonades to them I fell in love with the cucumber gin. Fun to stop in and have a drink when in Bigfork
9. Wayfarers State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By turbohauser
Went fishing there and had a nice hike in. Got some nice Lake Trout and fished from the rocks. What a beautiful park!
10. Swan River Nature Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By 763SANDRAB - Kalispell, United States
Lovely easy walk on a previous old gravel road. It is flat and shady so comfortable on a hot day. There are great vistas along the way of Swan River as you are about 30-40 feet up on a hill along the river. We saw women with strollers, families, dogs on leashes, couples and three people on bikes. It is 2 miles in and out. There is a bathroom halfway and three picnic tables along the way. The only caution would be: keep a close watch on any little children running loose as it would be easy for a child to tumble over the edge down a rocky cliff on the river side. There are no guardrails. You can access the trail from above The Bigfork Inn in the City of Bigfork and Park there or you can access it along the bridge over Swan River where kayakers frequently “ take out” - parking available either end.
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