In October 2021, Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks acquired the 106-acre Somers Beach property on the northwest shore of Flathead Lake. The park provides access to nearly a half-mile of shoreline. The park is comprised of a wide, flat sandy beach that is accessible when Flathead Lake is below full pool from fall through spring, a rocky shoreline to the west, extensive wetlands and riparian areas in the south/center, and some treed and grassy areas inland. It is bordered by the Flathead Lake Waterfowl Production Area (WPA) managed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service on the east. Overall, about 2,400 acres along the north shore of Flathead Lake are currently protected by a patchwork of WPA and FWP lands and private conservation easements. These lands help support 229 documented bird species, as well as other wildlife.

In spring 2022, FWP is conducting a public planning process to help guide future use and development of the site with the goal of establishing a clear vision and long-term plan for the park.

Somers Beach State Park is day-use only, all dogs must be on a leash and fires are not permitted.

In spring 2022, FWP is conducting a public planning process to help guide future use and development of the site with the goal of establishing a clear vision and long-term plan for the park.

In spring 2022, FWP is conducting a public planning process to help guide future use and development of the site with the goal of establishing a clear vision and long-term plan for the park.

Day-use only

Parking is limited at this time.

• Day-use only

• All dogs must be on a leash

• Fireworks and fires are prohibited

• Pack it in, pack it out

Visit the State Parks Fees & Regulations page for additional park rules.

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

Mailing Address:

Montana FWP

c/o Somers Beach State Park

490 North Meridian

Kalispell, MT 59901

Phone: 406-751-5423

Email: tpowell@mt.gov