Bigfork, MT Road Trips
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Longest Drive
436.9 mi
Lockwood, MT
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7h 38m
Lockwood, MT
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Bigfork, MT by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
5,249
Median Income
$82,648
Median Home Value
$614,300
Median Age
53.7
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Bigfork, MT
Bigfork is a small town on northeast shore of Flathead Lake in Northwestern Montana. About 5,100 people lived there in 2020.
Bigfork is located on a blue bay where the Swan River flows into Flathead Lake, named "One of the 100 Best Small Art Towns in the Nation". The western border of the town is marked by the Flathead River. Cherry orchards abound in this area. Throughout Montana you will see products made with "Flathead Cherries". The Flathead refers to the region grown, not a particular variety of cherry. Delicious flavor from this ideal location make whatever the product worth trying.
Bigfork Summer Playhouse, 526 Electric Ave, ☏ +1 406 837-4886. Each season, Known for bringing the best of Broadway to "the theater by the Bay." (updated Oct 2021) 1 Bigfork Art & Cultural Center, 525 Electric Ave, ☏ +1 406 837-6927. Summer M-Sa 11AM-5PM, Su 11AM-3PM; Winter W-Sa 11AM-5PM. Exhibits mainly for area artists. Offers workshops and lectures. Next door to 2 art galleries and 1 jewelry gallery. (updated Aug 2023)
Flathead Lake Sailing & Charters, 150 Flathead Lodge Road, ☏ +1 406-837-4391. (updated Oct 2021)
1 Flathead Lake Brewing Co. & Pubhouse, 116 Holt Drive, ☏ +1 406 837-2004, [email protected]. Tu-Sa Noon-8PM. Microbrewery and restaurant. 16 beers on tap plus wine and liquor. Cocktails created using locally distilled alcohol. Main floor has pub with pub food. Downstairs is the Pizza Cellar, which still has a full bar and 14 beers on tap. Both floors have decks to savor the view of the lake as you savor your drinks. (updated Aug 2023)
Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge, 150 Flathead Lodge Road, ☏ +1 406-837-4391, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2021) Bigfork Mountain Lake Lodge, 14735 Sylvan Drive, ☏ +1 406-837-3800. (updated Oct 2021) The Islander Inn, 14729 Shore Acres Drive, ☏ +1 406-837-5472, [email protected]. (updated Oct 2021)
The nearest airport is Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell. By car take US-93 on the western side of the lake to Hwy 82. On the eastern side take either Hwy 83, a long but beautiful drive, or Hwy 35 from Polson.
While the population of the town is small you will still need a car, or bicycle, to get around.
Travel tips adapted from Bigfork on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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