Lisa’s Bigfork and Flathead Valley Guidebook
City/town information
Just a 12 minute drive from Wild Swan Retreat, you will find the historic town of Bigfork. Bigfork sits at the north shore of Flathead Lake between the Swan River and Flathead River, hence the "big fork." There is lake access at Wayfarer's Park and river access at Rainbow Bridge, Landmark Ln, Patterson Creek, and Sportmsan Bridge Boat Ramp off HWY 82. The town of Bigfork is full of a variety of restaurants, eateries, galleries, shops and a playhouse. At various times of the year, visitors will enjoy street festivals, such as the popular Arts Festival in early August, the Wild Mile Celebration in May, and Christmas Parade and festivities in December, and every week in the summer there's a farmer's market and a concert in the park series.
157 locals recommend
Bigfork
Just a 12 minute drive from Wild Swan Retreat, you will find the historic town of Bigfork. Bigfork sits at the north shore of Flathead Lake between the Swan River and Flathead River, hence the "big fork." There is lake access at Wayfarer's Park and river access at Rainbow Bridge, Landmark Ln, Patterson Creek, and Sportmsan Bridge Boat Ramp off HWY 82. The town of Bigfork is full of a variety of restaurants, eateries, galleries, shops and a playhouse. At various times of the year, visitors will enjoy street festivals, such as the popular Arts Festival in early August, the Wild Mile Celebration in May, and Christmas Parade and festivities in December, and every week in the summer there's a farmer's market and a concert in the park series.
Outdoor Recreation
This family run business offers wonderful outdoor recreation year round. In the summers, they rent bikes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards and provide put-in and take-out shuttle service. In the winters the provide dog sledding adventures.
27 locals recommend
Base Camp Bigfork, LLC
8525 Montana Hwy 35This family run business offers wonderful outdoor recreation year round. In the summers, they rent bikes, kayaks and stand up paddle boards and provide put-in and take-out shuttle service. In the winters the provide dog sledding adventures.
Wayfarers State Park is a 12 minute drive from Wild Swan Retreat. This park offers lake access and great picnic spots. There are even nice scenic hikes that overlook the lake.
33 locals recommend
Wayfarers State Park
8600 Montana Hwy 35Wayfarers State Park is a 12 minute drive from Wild Swan Retreat. This park offers lake access and great picnic spots. There are even nice scenic hikes that overlook the lake.
Provides a variety of outdoor recreation rentals, including kayaks and inner-tubes.
11 locals recommend
Bigfork Outdoor Rentals
110 Swan River RoadProvides a variety of outdoor recreation rentals, including kayaks and inner-tubes.
This is a great family owned business that offers all the gear and fishing expeditions.
17 locals recommend
Bigfork Anglers Fly Shop
405 Bridge StThis is a great family owned business that offers all the gear and fishing expeditions.
Food scene
ShowThyme
548 Electric AveGreat Northern Gourmet
425 Grand DrSaketome
459 Electric AveTaco Mexico Restaurant
8270 Montana Hwy 35Flathead Lake Brewing Co. Pubhouse
116 Holt DrPocketstone Cafe
444 Electric AveGreat breakfasts and lunches.
Beargrass Bistro
306 Stoner LoopLaughing Horse Lodge
22360 Mount Highway 83Stone Hill Kitchen + Bar
7951 Montana Hwy 35Echo Lake Cafe
1195 MT-83El Topo Cantina
7987 Montana Hwy 35Grille 459
475 Electric AveMontana Bonfire
15300 Montana Hwy 35The Raven
15321 Montana Hwy 35Grateful Bread Cafe & Bistro
8111 Montana Hwy 35Great coffee
Fieldheads Coffee Roasting Co.
482 Osborn AveBuzz N Bagels
11 Montana Hwy 35Lattes and bagels to go!
Nearby Convenience Market
Where you can pick up some food, drink, and other necessities.
Convenient market for food, wine, beer and other stuff. There is also a pizza oven and taco bar. And a fuel fill up station.
9 locals recommend
Ferndale Market
1845 MT-209Convenient market for food, wine, beer and other stuff. There is also a pizza oven and taco bar. And a fuel fill up station.
Local Grocery Store
Bigfork Harvest Foods
8111 Montana Hwy 35Local Grocery Store