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An RVer's Guide to Flathead National Forest
Hidden Gems of the National Forest System
THOR and the National Forest Foundation are bringing you one step closer to the “hidden gems” of the National Forest system. Get tips for RVing at these national forest destinations and why they are some of the RV community’s best-kept secrets.
About Flathead National Forest
In the Rocky Mountains of Northwest Montana lies the 2.4-million-acre Flathead National Forest. With lakes galore, rugged wilderness, wild rivers, over 2,000 miles of trails, campgrounds, ski areas, and year-round beauty, this forest is a premiere natural landscape of the American West.
Most of the Forest's one million acres of wilderness are clustered together in one enormous complex that includes the Bob Marshall, Great Bear, and Mission Mountains and comprise approximately 46 percent of the Forest's land base. The Flathead National Forest has 200 miles of designated National Recreation Trails, mostly in designated Wilderness Areas—making it a haven for RVers and outdoor enthusiasts alike.
What To Do In Flathead National Forest
Scenic driving on the Forest's roads offers a variety of opportunities. Paved and gravel roads lead visitors through unique forest settings that offer beautiful vistas, freshwater lakes and streams, and mountain scenery. Some suggested scenic drives include the east and west sides of the Hungry Horse Reservoir, the Swan Highway, Logan Creek, Good Creek, Big Mountain Road, and the North Fork Road.
Other popular attractions in the area include:
- Flathead Wild and Scenic River
- Jewel Basin Hiking Area
- Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
- Summit Nature Center
Plan Your Trip
RV Camping
The Flathead National Forest has 31 developed campgrounds. The Forest's 12 concessionaire campgrounds are hosted, and offer water, picnic tables, fire rings, and common areas; some have pavilions, boat launches, horseshoe pits, sand volleyed ball courts, and garbage service. The concessionaire-managed campgrounds that accommodate RV camping include Big Creek, Emery Bay, Doris Creek, Holland Lake, Lid Creek, Lost Johnny Point, Murray Bay, and Tally Lake.
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Know Before You Go
Constructed in 1923 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Spotted Bear Museum is one of the Flathead National Forest’s most significant heritage assets, offering self-guided tours that showcase the area’s storied history in the early days of Wilderness management.
Top Attractions
Hidden Gems Series
Learn more about top destinations and tips for camping at National Forests from fellow RVers and the National Forest Foundation.
The National Forest Foundation x THOR Industries
In 2020, THOR and the National Forest Foundation entered a partnership that will plant at least 500,000 trees on National Forest lands. Join us by supporting our National Forests and help improve the health of important public lands for future generations.
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