Bigfork

Bigfork is small town on northeast shore of Flathead Lake in Northwestern Montana. About 5,100 people lived there in 2020.

Understand
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.

Get in
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.

Get around
While the population of the town is small you will still need a car, or bicycle, to get around.