​Located in the mountains of northwest Montana, Bigfork is situated on a sparkling blue bay where the Swan River flows into Flathead Lake. With more than 180 miles of shoreline, Flathead Lake is the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, providing a scenic playground for fishing, boating and water recreation. The town of Bigfork is a picturesque and charming place. Fine restaurants, art galleries, a 27-hole golf course, live theater and unique shops can all be found within a quaint Western setting. Located nearby are Glacier National Park (30 min. drive), the Bob Marshall, and the Swan Wilderness areas that are full of wildlife and recreational opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.


From fishing, hiking, river rafting, zip-lines, visiting a local Indian reservation, bow and arrow shooting...you will be busy if you want to be active. In our own backyard you can go on horseback riding tours to see the breathtaking views of Flathead Lake Valley, breakfast rides with pancakes and bacon, and if you're a little more adventurous, you can practice your rodeo skills in the arena or get riding lessons from one of the trained ranglers.


THINGS TO DO:

  • Horseback riding
  • Waterskiing
  • Watertubing
  • Fly fishing
  • Lake fishing
  • Camping and hiking in Glacier National Forest
  • Biking
  • Boat tours
  • Sailing
  • Cherry picking
  • Golf
  • Tennis and workout at Montana Athletic Club
  • Massage
  • Sailing
  • Clay shooting
  • Whitewater rafting
  • Zip lining/ropes course/alpine slide in Whitefish


WHAT TO PACK:

  • short and long sleeve tops
  • one jacket (gets chilly at night)
  • pair of jeans (good for horse riding)
  • hiking pants
  • one "cowboy" outfit if you plan to go to Steak Fry
  • tennis shoes and/or hiking shoes
  • water shoes that stay on (if you plan to raft or kayak)
  • cowboy hat
  • hats or baseball caps
  • warm pajamas for kids (chilly nights and mornings)
  • swimsuit (for boating activities)
  • portable GPS (good for rental cars)
  • sunscreen
  • bug repellent (mosquitoes usually come out when the sun sets!)
  • books
  • camera


GETTING THERE:

Planes:
Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell (30 minutes from cabin, direct flights from LAX, San Francisco, Atlanta) www.iflyglacier.com

Missoula Airport (1.45 hours away, but a beautiful drive. Super cute and tiny airport. Direct flights from LAX) www.flymissoula.com

One of our favorite airlines for the area, flights can be unpredictable but you can't beat the price - www.allegiantair.com

Trains: Amtrak stops in Whitefish, MT which is only one hour from our cabin.

Automobiles: A 20 hour drive from Los Angeles, driving through beautiful parts of our country. We admittedly have not done this with the kids, but our dogs have!

D E S I G N S I L V E R L A K E

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A SPECIAL PLACE TO RENEW YOUR SOUL AND QUENCH YOUR THIRST FOR PEACE AND TRANQUILITY...OR GO BALLS OUT CRAZY IN THE WILDERNESS WITH FISHING AND ATV RIDING - THE CHOICE IS YOURS.


CAMP MILSON IS LOCATED ON THE SHORES OF FLATHEAD LAKE, IN BIGFORK, MONTANA. LESS THAN ONE HOUR AWAY FROM GLACIER NATIONAL FOREST.