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Whitefish Bike Retreat

Whitefish Bike Retreat operates as a mountain biking-focused campground that connects directly to the Beaver Lake trail system. The facility charges $50 per night for tent sites and provides full-service amenities including hot showers, laundry, WiFi, and a sauna. Campers can access the property by vehicle, though reviews note the gravel road becomes bumpy and steep in sections, making it challenging for RVs longer than 24 feet.

The campground centers around cycling activities, featuring a bike repair station, washing area, skills practice zone, and rental equipment including mountain bikes and paddleboards. Trail connections lead to major riding areas around Spencer Mountain, Lyon Mountain, and Big Mountain Nordic. Bjorn S. notes the facility offers "bike trails/easy routes to every other major biking area around Whitefish." Sites tend to be compact and positioned close together, though each has distinct character.

The property maintains a family-friendly atmosphere where pets roam freely off-leash, which some campers appreciate while others find challenging. Generator use is permitted during daylight hours. Cell service appears reliable based on multiple mentions in reviews. Advance reservations are strongly recommended, particularly during summer months when availability becomes limited. The retreat also accommodates walk-in and bike-in campers when space allows, typically charging $15 for cyclists.

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Map & DirectionsWhitefish Bike Retreat is located in Montana near Whitefish

Private Campground

Address

855 Beaver Lake Road
Whitefish, MT 59937

Coordinates

48.4273006 N
114.43800055 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Site Types

Tent Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group
Cabins
Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

Market
Trash
Picnic Table
Firewood Available
Phone Service
WiFi
Showers
Drinking Water
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Water Hookups

Contact

General Info

Reservations

+14062600274

Drive Time

2 hrs 25 min from Missoula, MT
3 hrs 42 min from Coeur d'Alene, ID
3 hrs 45 min from Great Falls, MT
4 hrs 11 min from Spokane, WA

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Reviews4 Camper Reviews - Whitefish Bike Retreat

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Campers regularly cited extensive bike-focused amenities like repair stations, trails, and a sauna. Some concerns about cramped sites and off-leash dogs were noted by visitors with RVs or reactive pets.

MATTHEW R.

Guide

Reviewed May. 13, 2026

NO LONGER OPERATING

No response from phone/email on this page. I found another phone number via Google. The person who answered said they are no longer a campground. She said maybe in the future.

Katie O.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 30, 2021

Okay park not suitable for big rvs

Some cool features but more driven for kids. We stayed for two nights to ride the downhill park but wish we chose something closer with hooks ups. There was some cover but it was hot when the sun was shining.

We were asked to turn our generator off by our neighbors but were told it can be ran during daylight hours from staff.

One huge turnoff for me was dogs running around unleashed. It seems it was the vibe here and others mentioned it as being cool, but having two dogs who don’t like others invading their space made it difficult. Our pooches spent most of their stay indoors for this reason.

We took our 24’ trailer in with our Tundra. It was gravel, bumpy and steep in spots I would not advise anything longer.

Site7

Month of VisitJuly

The N.

Guide

Reviewed Jun. 16, 2021

So Rad!!

This is an amazing camp ground! With bikes for rent. Along with paddle boards. Bike trails for all abilities and ages. The owners are so rad. A family business and they make you fell part of the tribe. Very clean and maintained. And a lot of extra for mountain biking.

Site00

Month of VisitJune

Bjorn S.

Legend

Reviewed Jun. 24, 2020

The Place to Be Seen

Nearby Whitefish, MT has a growing reputation for fantastic trails, hikes and mountain bike areas, and this full-service oasis takes advantage of all of it. The $50 per night fee (for the tent sites) comes with a sauna, bike repair and washing station, gift shop, hot showers, laundry, wi-fi, a bike skills area, trails for all levels…all intertwined with the Beaver Lake series of trails and small lakes. Very kid and pet friendly, a community-building locale. There's a large lodge for people wanting a roof over their heads. As another example, if you bike in, they would usually try to make space for you (even if everything was full) and charge $15. Plus, there are bike trails/easy routes to every other major biking area around Whitefish - Spencer Mountain, Lyon Mountain, Reservoir Lake and Big Mountain Nordic. I could be nit-picky and say that the camping sites are a little on the small side and crammed together, but there's personality to each one and to the area in general. Word of caution - reserve in advance! 😯 There was only one campground left on a Sunday evening in June. The friendly attendant said they can make some exceptions for large groups.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Whitefish Bike Retreat have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Whitefish Bike Retreat has water hookups.

What is the elevation of Whitefish Bike Retreat?

Whitefish Bike Retreat is located at 3248 feet.

Are fires allowed at Whitefish Bike Retreat?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Whitefish Bike Retreat, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Whitefish Bike Retreat have wifi?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Whitefish Bike Retreat does have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Whitefish Bike Retreat?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

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