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State Park on Flathead Lake

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Big Arm State Park - Road curving through the campground at Flathead Lake’s Big Arm.

Big Arm State Park - Picnic Shelter on Flathead Lake. Big Arm State Park - A view from the west side of Flathead Lake at Big Arm State Park. Big Arm State Park - Scenic photo of  a road curving through trees.
 
Open: Jan 1—Dec 31
Size: 217 acres
Elevation: 2953 ft
Nearest Town: Polson

Camping, a long beach, nature trail, and a yurt rental are all here. This park is a popular jump-off point to Wild Horse Island, using the ramp to launch your own boat. Camping under a stand of mature ponderosa pine and juniper is a major attraction and the long beach is popular with sunbathers and swimmers. A nature trail provides excellent bird watching opportunities. Please note: There are no ADA accessible campsites at this park. For more information on Flathead Lake State Parks, read Water, Water Everywhere, 2003 Montana Outdoors article.

Big Arm State Park is located on Flathead Lake. Big Arm is one of 12 FWP managed sites on Flathead Lake. Flathead Lake is a tributary of the Flathead River.

Directions
Directions

14 miles north of Polson on U.S. 93.   (Lat 47.811,  Lng  -114.312)

Contact Information
Contact Information

If you have questions or comments please send mail to: Big Arm, 490 North Meridian Kalispell, MT  59901 or call (406) 752-5501.

Restrictions & Closures
Restrictions & Closures
Pet Restriction
Leash required.
Tribal Fishing License Required
Tribal Fishing License Required
Stay Limit
Maximum stay of 7 days allowed.
Vehicle Length
Trailer Length is 30ft.
Activities
Activities
  • Easy Accessibility
    Boating
  • Difficult Accessibility
    Fishing
  • Difficult Accessibility
    Swimming
  • Easy Accessibility
    Camping
  • Easy Accessibility
    Picnicking
  • Easy Accessibility
    Bicycling
  • Easy Accessibility
    Group Use
  • Hiking - 2.5 mile hiking trail
  • Wildlife Viewing
Boat Services
Boat Services
  • Dock
  • Ramp (unspecified)
Campground
Campground
  • Camp Host
  • Campground
  • Most Difficult Accessibility
    Tent Site
  • Tent/RV Site
  • Most Difficult Accessibility
    Tent/RV Site
  • Yurt - More information about yurt rentals.
Miscellaneous
Miscellaneous
  • Bear Resistant Storage Locker
  • Boat Trailer Parking
  • Extra Vehicle Parking
  • Firewood
  • Public Phone
Picnic Site
Picnic Site
  • Fire Ring
  • Grill (Pedestal)
  • Grill (Ring)
  • Group Use - Sheltered
  • Picnic Table
  • Sheltered
Sanitation/Water
Sanitation/Water
  • Drinking Water
  • Garbage Bins
  • Showers
  • Toilet (Flush)
  • Toilet (Vault)
  • Water (Pressurized)
Trail
Trail
  • Hiking Trail
Fees
Fees
Day Use
$5.00
Non-Resident, Vehicle
State Park Camping
$15.00
May 1–Sep 30
Wildlife Viewing
Wildlife Viewing

These locations represent physical occurences (visually confirmed) within the boundaries of the site. Many more species may be present in the area which are not listed because we do not have a visually confirmed record. If you would like to report a species sighting, a form is available.

Abundance Codes
Common Abundance = Common   Uncommon Abundance = Uncommon   Rare Abundance = Rare   Incidental Occurrence = Incidental  Historic Occurrence = Historic Occurrence  Species is present, abundance unknown = Unknown Abundance 
 


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