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Flathead Lake Lodge
Bigfork, Montana, United States · Independent · Core Luxury
Les Averill founded Flathead Lake Lodge in 1945, and it is still a family-run dude ranch, now in its third generation, on 2,000 acres of Montana lakeshore, with log buildings dating to the 1930s. Guests ride, sail and waterski on Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi, and families return year after year for all-inclusive Western hospitality.
- 46 rooms
- Opened 1945
History
Founded in 1945 by Les Averill, Flathead Lake Lodge is a third-generation family-owned dude ranch that encompasses 2,000 acres of Montana wilderness. The property features historic log buildings dating back to the 1930s and has remained a landmark destination for families for over 80 years. It is renowned for its high guest return rate and authentic, all-inclusive Western hospitality.
Restaurants and bars
- Quarter Circle at Flathead Lake Lodge — Restaurant
Experiences
- Dude ranch activities and barn life — Ranch life with a barn, livestock and wranglers, set on nearly 2,000 acres from the shore of Flathead Lake to the top of the Swan Mountains.
- Sailing — Sailing on Flathead Lake, led by the resort's sailing captain.
- Shooting sports — Shooting sports offered by the ranch's shooting sports staff.
- Children's program — Children's program run by the resort's children's program manager.
Amenities
- Horseback riding and trail rides
- Sailing on restored 1920s racing sloops
- Water sports including paddleboarding, kayaking, and canoeing
- Outdoor heated swimming pool and lake swimming
- Mountain biking and guided hiking trails
- Mountain-meadow steak fries and nightly live music
- All-inclusive
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