Relaxing park with a sizable grassy-area, right off the 93 Highway in Lakeside with beautiful views…read moreand direct access to Flathead Lake, with some boat and walking docks right off the sandy shore. There's also over a handful of picnic benches and some shaded gazebo structures for a group to gather for an afternoon BBQ or full day of leisure at this lakeside park. Clean and accessible restrooms are available and the dedicated parking lot has about 20-30 spots. There's also plenty of additional nearby parking for the coffeeshop, stores, restaurants and other venues that border this park.

This is a great little park in Lakeside. Neat, easy parking and lake access, nearby bathrooms.read more

What a cute little park with a stunning view! We were visiting and needed a place for a bunch of…read morekids to blow off some energy and this place came up on the map. It has a neat playground with swings and a long dock to the water. The kids all loved trying to skip rocks and walking the shoreline.

Lovely, seldom crowded lakefront park near center of Polson has fantastic amenities for the whole…read morefamily. Tucked in between the Polson Bay golf course and Flathead Lake's southern tip, this never-crowded grassy park has everything you need for a fun family outing including: No fee: city park Restrooms Long dock: perfect for swimming in the chilly waters Playground: for the kiddos Swings & Benches: the better to lounge around with Parking: plenty Watersports: on-site kayak rentals Minus one point due to all the goose turds littering the grass, so best bring a blanket. So go on, have a dipper or a paddle about!

Really disappointed with how we were treated here, especially after planning around this for weeks…read more This was our first time trying Basecamp Bigfork. We've rented kayaks from other places around the lake for years without issue, even in unpredictable weather, but this year we thought we'd try something new (don't). We had a reservation for the 4th and came fully prepared: rented a U-Haul to transport and store the kayaks, brought our own gear, safety lights, and had a secure location to store the boats overnight. We communicated clearly leading up to the reservation, repeatedly assuring them that we wouldn't go out unless the weather conditions improved. We were asking for the option to maybe go out if it cleared up. Instead, they cancelled the reservation last minute with no room for discussion. They kept bringing up that it was "getting too late," even though we were still within our scheduled time and in regular contact. It felt like they didn't trust us to make our own judgment call, and that was especially frustrating given how much planning we had done and how careful we were being. It completely derailed our holiday plans, and they showed no real effort to accommodate or even acknowledge that. No flexibility, just a blanket cancellation with a shrug. We've dealt with unpredictable Montana weather before and had a plan, but never with a company this rigid or dismissive.

Book Early - It's Amazing if you love nature and DOGS!…read more So, 3 years ago I called in early November to get a reservation for a half day dogsledding trip over Christmas week, and was told they were all booked up. So, when we decided over the summer to go to Whitefish for the holidays, I called and made a reservation (this was in August!). Seriously, it was at least 4 months in advance and I pretty much stalked them until I got confirmation that I had secured a reservation. Upon arriving in the Flathead Valley, I noticed how little snow there was and started to worry that the dogsledding would be canceled, but luckily, Mark texted that it was still on and he had a location that still had snow and we'd be fine. Thank goodness! Upon arrival, we were given a tour of the kennel, met the 6 dogs that were going to be our team, and loaded them up in the trailer. We got a bit of a lesson on how to manage the sled and then drove about 40 minutes south to an area that had a good amount of snow and got the dogs all harnessed up and off we went! There were two of us, so one of us was standing and driving the sled, and one of us was sitting as a passenger. We were able to switch out throughout the trip, so we both got to be the driver for a portion of the trip. When you are the passenger, you can take pictures and video, which is nice, but standing and driving the sled is the BEST part. We sledded down a road for quite a while, letting the dogs take breaks as needed. Mark, the owner of the company, managed the team by cross country skiing along side us the entire way to make sure the dogs behaved, gave us instruction and lead the way. It's quite amazing how much physical effort he puts in for you to have a great time - he basically exercises for two hour straight. The second half of the tour included heading into the back country, sledding through trees on a narrow trail. OMG - this was amazing! We stopped along the river and had hot chocolate, which was such a nice way to enjoy the scenery and let the dogs rest, take pictures and pet and kiss the dogs. If you are still debating if you should do this, I would say don't hesitate - DO IT. Especially if you are in good physical condition, enjoy outdoor activities and love dogs. It is such a unique and amazing day. Also, Mark is a fantastic guide, he makes it fun, light and he is so incredibly nice. The dogs are super sweet (although, they do get a bit rowdy and occasionally get into little tiffs with each other) and the scenery is outstanding. I seriously had a smile on my face the entire time, laughing continuously as we went through the trees. We had a blast and I'm so grateful we got to experience this day, it was the highlight of our trip. Last note, I wasn't sure what to wear. I would dress like you are going skiing. Since sometimes you are sitting, you get a bit more chilly, so dress in layers. I had on Sorel winter snow boots, ski pants, thermal underwear top and bottom, a fleece and a puffer jacket, along with warm ski socks, a warm hat and my ski gloves. If it is a really cold day, I'd get those hand warmers and foot warmer things that you can put in your boots and gloves.

These guys are top notch. We've rented boats from them for the last 4 years, they always take great…read morecare of us, the boats are in great shape, very friendly staff and super accommodating.

We did not have a reservation and walked in wanting a 1/2 day pontoon rental and they set us up and…read morehad us out on the lake very quickly. Great team running the place, boat was clean, ran great, price was reasonable. I do think that if you are renting the gas price should be a little more reasonable but other than that it was a great experience. We were able to cruise most of the lake for a half day rental.

We happened by this little gem while backtracking on our drive - after missing our turn in Polson -…read moreand figured, what the heck: it was a good time for a lunch break, there was a cell signal, bathrooms, and a fantastic buoyed swim area in Flathead lake. This turned out to be a great roadside stop. We were there at about noon and the place was almost vacant, but as we were leaving at about 1:30 the place was really starting to fill up with families and boaters (there's a boat ramp). When my girls wanted to swim, we quickly realized that the swim area lake bottom was ROCKY. We live in Hawaii and we are lucky enough to have sandy beaches EVERYWHERE. This didn't deter by daughters in the least, but it did manage to slow their advance into the water significantly. Sadly, I did reduce it a star for this, since Yelps are about personal experiences. But if a rocky bottom shredding your feet isn't an issue for you ... then it's a 5. The water was a bit murky where you entered, but cleared up nicely as you went further out. The water was also refreshingly cold - perfect for a hot day. There was also a little pier for diving and jumping.

We were into for just a short time and needed a place for the kids to stretch their legs! We were…read moresad to see the playground closed but that is expect in the current time. We walked along the lake and read all the informational signs. See like a great place to swim and hang out as a family. Might need to come back in the future to really try it out.

We loved Paddle Board Outfitters! We rented 2 paddle boards- they were perfect and my kids had a…read moregreat day on the lake! They were super easy to work with and so helpful!

What a great group of young men - we appreciate their positive attitudes and kindness as we spent…read morethe afternoon on the lake. Highly recommend!

We booked a full day charter with Captain Mike on the Kingfisher! What a day! One of the best…read morecharter days we have had! Extremely knowledgeable about Flathead Lake and kept us fishing and entertained all day! We caught fish listened to the music, toured the lake, learned a little history and had our day our way! One of the coolest fishing guides! You won't be disappointed! Bring your cold beer and a smile and already your day is a success! Thanks Mike for showing us Florida girls how to do it in Montana! Huge thumbs up for a great day! Lisa, Deb, Tracey and Karen

We booked a half day fishing via Captain Mike's and ended up having the best day with Dylan! Great…read moreexperience and well worth the time/money!

Well organized with superior knowledge of the area. If you must have a guide with the skill,…read moreknowledge and experience to make your next trip awesome, call Mac Vinnedge. Ask him to take you to the Swan River!