Montana FWP

West Shore offers glacially-carved rock outcrops that provide spectacular views of Flathead Lake and the Mission and Swan Mountain Ranges. The shoreline is rocky, and fishing and boating are very popular.

Sea Me Paddle Kayaking Tours, concessionaire at Flathead Lake State Park-West Shore, offers rental equipment, including: stand-up paddle boards, kayaks, and pedal boats. Open daily from June 15 through Labor Day; hours of operation may vary. Call 406-709-2124 or visit seamepaddle.com.

The campground is located above the lake in a fir, pine, and larch forest on 129 acres at 3,130 feet in elevation.

There are 33 campsites; 7 tent sites only at this park, with an RV/trailer size limit of 40 feet.

Activities

Bird Watching

Boating

Camping

Canoeing

Fishing

Hiking

Kayaking

Lake Fishing

Motor Boating

Photography

Picnicking

RV Camping

Sightseeing

Swimming

Tent Camping

Water Skiing

Wildlife Viewing

Amenities

Some amenities are seasonal. Check with the park for availability.

ADA Accessible

Bear Resistant Storage Lockers

Boat Launch

Campsite

Camp Host

Dock

Electricity

Firewood for Sale

Grills/Fire Rings

Parking

Pets Allowed

Picnic Tables

RV Electrical Hookups

Toilets (Vault)

Trash Cans

Water

Seasons & Hours

Park
Open. Day-use open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

Campgrounds

Open April through October

Potable water
Available May through September

Dock
Normally, available mid-March through November, weather permitting. For status updates please visit our Facebook page or call Flathead Lake State Park, 406-837-3041.

Contact the park manager for open volunteer positions at Flathead Lake State Park.

For complete position descriptions, application forms, and details about Montana State Parks volunteer programs, visit the Volunteers page.

Fees

Montana Residents

Montana residents who pay the $9 state parks fee with their annual vehicle registration have no daily entrance fees to state parks. For residents who don’t include this in their vehicle registration, non-resident day use fees apply.

Nonresidents

Day use entrance fee with a vehicle: $8

Day use entrance fee as a walk-in, bicycle or bus passenger: $4

With a Nonresident Entrance Pass: Free

Campsites

Campsite fees range from $4-$34 per night, depending on season and available amenities.

Food Storage Rules: Store all attractants, day or night, in a closed, hard sided container or vehicle when not in immediate use. Tent campers without a vehicle may use available food lockers. Do not burn waste in fire ring or leave litter around camp-site. Dispose of garbage in bear-resistant dumpsters provided.

Contact Information

Mailing Address:
West Shore / Flathead Lake State Park
Flathead Lake Ranger Station
8600 MT Hwy 35
Bigfork, MT 59911

Phone:

May – September: 406-844-3044
Year-round Phone: 406-837-3041

Enjoy this aerial tour of the West Shore Unit of Flathead Lake State Park

West Shore offers glacially-carved rock outcrops that provide spectacular views of Flathead Lake and the Mission and Swan Mountain Ranges. The shoreline is rocky, and fishing and boating are very popular.

Amy Grout began her career in Montana State Parks in 2004 as an intern at Lone Pine State Park, later becoming the Northwest District Park Ranger. She has a B.A. in Parks and Protected Area Management from Colorado State University at Fort Collins. Speaking about her love of the outdoors, Amy said, “Most of my childhood was spent outside of Anchorage, Alaska and so that is the one place I consider my hometown and where my love for the outdoors really began.”