Woods Bay Montana

Woods Bay is a small town on the shores of Flathead Lake. Nestled along the eastern shore on the north side of The Lake. The area is ideal for recreation, water sports, rafting the rivers, fishing, hiking, and many other recreational activities.

The small Woods Bay community is in a fine location bordered 14 miles to the north by Bigfork, Kalispell is within 20 miles, and Highway 35, which runs straight through the community, also heads in a southern direction to Polson, which is less than 30 miles away.

Fishing, boating, windsurfing, and swimming are some of the common activities that attract people to the area, although the Woods Bay Recreation Area is really only for day use. A boat ramp and dock can be accessed at the site, as can restrooms and trailer access up to 30 feet. As the area is close to Bigfork it is also easy to find various shops, restaurants, and other amenities in the local vicinity.

Woods Bay Montana Recreation

There is a fishing access site at Woods Bay which allows you an easy gateway to get fishing in this scenic little corner of the lake.

The Beardance Trail in the Flathead National Forest is a 6.7-mile out & back trail that is reported as a moderately challenging route.  The trail is a multi-purpose route and is also used for birding and mountain biking. The best times to experience this trail are from March through October, and dogs are permitted, even being allowed off-leash in some areas. As you head higher up this trail you’ll find untouched woods which are very scenic along with clear views of Flathead Lake.

The Flathead Lake Interpretive Trail is a short half-mile loop that is nevertheless steep in some sections. The trail does provide some amazing views of the lake which is the main reason most visitors come to the area.