Wayfarers State Park sits on the northeastern shore of Flathead Lake, and the campground here puts campers within a short walk of the water. Sites are set among dense vegetation that provides privacy between neighbors, though several reviewers note the sites can feel tight and some are uneven, so leveling gear is worth packing. Site 10 draws particular mention from camp staff and visitors alike for its direct path to both a swim area and a stretch of rocky shoreline overlooking the lake.
Flathead Lake is the main draw, and access from camp is genuinely close. A permanent dock and boat ramp serve paddlers and boaters, while a section of rocky cliffs along the water gives swimmers a place to jump in or stretch out. Dogs are welcome on leash throughout the park and can go off-leash in the lake itself. As Krissy P. noted of her dog, "she loved playing fetch in the water with the sticks she found." Three walk-in sites sit closest to the shoreline and tend to fill first.
The bathhouse is consistently described as clean, with coin-operated showers and an outdoor dishwashing station. No electrical hookups are available at the sites. Water and facilities shut down before the November 15 close date, so fall visitors arriving in October should expect limited services. The town of Bigfork is close by, with restaurants, a theater, and shops within a short drive.
Summer weekends bring heavy use, particularly around the boat ramp and day-use area. Fred M. put it plainly: "no hookups but water and clean bath house easily accessible." Reservations are strongly advised from June through August, as walk-up availability is rare during peak season. The park also hosts evening programs and guided hikes during summer months. Campers who want more options in the area can browse places to camp near Wayfarers State Park or check nearby Wayfarers Unit — Flathead Lake State Park for additional sites along the lake. If this campground fits your itinerary, booking early gives you the best shot at one of the water-facing spots.
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Air Quality at this campground may currently be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
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Map & DirectionsWayfarers State Park Campground is located in Montana near Bigfork
Address
8600 Mt. Hwy 35
Bigfork, MT 59911
Coordinates
48.05536893 N
114.07370018 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 39 min from Missoula, MT
- 2 hrs 46 min from Helena, MT
- 3 hrs 18 min from Great Falls, MT
- 3 hrs 19 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
























