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Bigfork, Montana

Bigfork is a census-designated place (CDP) in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It is within Montana's Rocky Mountains.

Type CityPopulation 5,118

Why go

  • Unincorporated community in Montana, United States.
  • Known for Flathead National Forest. Buffalo Lodge & Wild West Casino..
  • Served by Abel Ranch Airport.

History

Bigfork is a census-designated place (CDP) in Flathead County, Montana, United States. It is within Montana's Rocky Mountains. The population was 5,118 at the 2020 census, up from 4,270 in 2010.

Where to stay

5 Swan Way, Bigfork, MT 59911 · buffalosaloonbigfork.com
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101 Elk Rdg Trl, Lakeside, MT 59922 · elkridgevillagelakeside.com
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222 Crystal View Ct, Lakeside, MT 59922 · stonercreekcabins.com
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1400 Blacktail Rd, Lakeside, MT 59922 · thecabinsatblacktail.com
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175 Boon Rd, Somers, MT 59932 · vacasa.com
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5496 U.S. 93 S, Somers, MT 59932 · somersbaycabins.com
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150 Flathead Lodge Rd, Bigfork, MT 59911 · flatheadlakelodge.com
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675 N Ferndale Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911 · montanainn.com
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416 Electric Ave, Bigfork, MT 59911 · bigforkbayinn.com
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22360 Mount Hwy 83, Swan Lake, MT 59911 · laughinghorselodge.com
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14871 Montana Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT 59911 · flatheadlakeresort.com
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14729 Shore Acres Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911 · sleepeatdrink.com
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14735 Sylvan Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911 · mountainlakelodge.com
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7005 U.S. 93 S, Lakeside, MT 59922 · sunrisevistainn.weebly.com
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360 Grand Dr, Bigfork, MT 59911 · swanriverinn.com
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7140 U.S. 93 S, Lakeside, MT 59922 · flatheadharbor.com
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7975 Montana Hwy 35, Bigfork, MT 59911
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8540 Montana Hwy 35 South, Bigfork, MT 59911 · timbersmotel.com
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Restaurants & places to go

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8 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

Glacier Park International Airport (FCA) 19 mi to the centre
Kalispell, MT, US — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 4 airlines (Delta Air Lines, Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Denver, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Salt Lake City, Seattle (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 4 airlines, 5 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Masonry Field 2.5 mi to the centre
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Ferndale Airfield 3.9 mi to the centre
Bigfork, MT, US
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Abel Ranch Airport; 10 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below.

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Bigfork, Montana. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

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Coaches & shuttles

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Tours & experiences