Our attraction offers an enjoyable family experience that caters to all ages. Guests can relish the exhilaration of reaching speeds up to 27 miles per hour when descending the mountain or opt for a more relaxed ride using the brakes. Conveniently located near Glacier National Park, Whitefish, and Kalispell, Montana, we look forward to welcoming you to our coaster! Call (406) 730-1018
With miles of scenic shoreline, Flathead Lake is home to charming small towns and vibrant villages perfect for exploring. The lake is a popular destination for fishing and sailing enthusiasts, and in winter, you can even enjoy ice fishing.
Just minutes away from Flathead Lake Alpine Coaster in Lakeside, you’ll find the Flathead Harbor Marina, offering a variety of attractions like restaurants, boat rentals, and charter services.
Sailing on Flathead Lake
West Shore, Flathead Lake
Lakeside is situated on the west shore, and near the north end of Flathead Lake. There are many parks in Lakeside including Ben Williams Park which is accessible from Soren Lane off Blacktail Road. Lakeside Waterfront Park day use located north of the intersection of Bierney Creek Road and US 93. Lakeside Volunteer Park is a 1.5 acre park with walking paths, restrooms, pavilions and docks. All facilities at Lakeside Volunteer Park are ADA accessible. Lakeside is also the host community for Blacktail Mountain Ski Resort and offers a trailhead to Foys to Blacktail Trail.
Five miles south of Lakeside on the east side of the road is West Shore State Park. West Shore State Park is a 129 acre state park with 31 sites, 7 are reserved for tent camping. The park offers vault toilets, grills/fire rings, firewood, picnic tables, bear resistant storage locker, trash cans, drinking water and interpretive displays. Although the shoreline is rocky the views of Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountain Range are impressive.
Driving South on US 93
Driving south on US Highway 93 the next town is Rollins, and then Dayton. As you come into Dayton access to Lake Mary Ronan State Park is on the right. Turn onto Lake Mary Ronan Highway and travel approximately seven miles. Lake Mary Ronan state park is 120 acres and the campground offers 27 campsites, including electricity, paved roads and a boating ramp.
Enjoy A Glass of Wine
The Mission Mountain Winery is in operation in Dayton. If you are a wine drinker you may want to grab a bottle or two.
Dayton Montana is a good point to launch to Wild Horse Island State Park. Wild Horse Island is a primitive 2,200 acre state park seven miles from the shore and is home to much wildlife including osprey, bald eagles, deer, big horn sheep, and wild horses. The consistent winds of Dayton Bay make it perfect for sailing. Dayton Yacht Harbor provides summer slips, sailboat sales and rentals, workshops, and winter dry storage. Also residing in Dayton is Mission Mountain Winery which produces approximately 6,500 cases of wine a year, and provides a tasting room.
South of Dayton is Elmo Montana. Elmo is the site of the Standing Arrow Pow Wow during the third weekend of July. This Pow Wow features dancing, drumming, and traditional Native American dress.
The South side of Flathead lake
For instance, driving south on US Highway 93 up and around the bend is Big Arm. Coming down the hill into Big Arm is Big Arm State Park. Big Arm State Park is a 217 acre state park providing camping, hiking trails, boat launch, restrooms with showers. It offers camping opportunities from May through September and limited services camping available through mid-November. Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribal fishing license is required for fishing at this state park.
Leaving Big Arm traveling south on US Highway 93 on the left side of the road is Walstad Fishing Access Site. Walstad is a year round 2 acre fishing access site with a boat ramp, floating dock, and restroom facilities.
In conclusion, passing Walstad and traveling an additional 10 miles will return you to Polson Montana.
Flathead Lake Vacation Guide
The Ultimate Flathead Lake Vacation Guide Booklet contains every public access point around The Lake. In addition it also contains most every private campground as well. So if you are looking for public or private campgrounds around our Lake, this vacation guide has the information you will need to plan your Montana vacation. See what is included, and Read the guides Table of Contents.
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