Flathead National Forest

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Reviews

Flathead National Forest campgrounds and cabins are widely appreciated for their beautiful, scenic natural settings near lakes, rivers, and Glacier National Park. The facilities are generally clean and well-maintained with spacious and private campsites. Campground hosts are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and attentive. Visitors enjoy various outdoor activities including hiking, kayaking, fishing, skiing, and wildlife viewing. However, common challenges include rough, dusty, or potholed access roads, occasional pest problems such as mice, packrats, mosquitoes, and flies, and limited cell service and amenities. Occasional noise disturbances, campground overcrowding, inconsistent maintenance, and issues with campground management or reservation systems are also noted. Despite some drawbacks, Flathead National Forest remains a recommended destination for its natural beauty and camping experience.

Beautiful and peaceful natural settings with lake and mountain views

Friendly, helpful, and attentive campground hosts

Clean, well-maintained, and spacious campsites and cabins

Access to a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, kayaking, skiing, and wildlife viewing

Proximity to Glacier National Park and good opportunities for relaxation and family gatherings

Rough, dusty, or potholed access roads and parking areas

Pest issues including mice, packrats, mosquitoes, flies, and occasional rodents in cabins

Limited cell service, internet, and some amenities like showers or running water

Occasional noise disturbances from traffic, other campers, or nearby activities

Maintenance issues including cabin cleanliness, heating, toilet servicing, and reservation system challenges

1,804 reviews

5 stars

1,236

4 stars

333

3 stars

119

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1 stars

Duane S

Campground:Ben Rover Cabin

Loop:Area Ben Rover Cabin

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Reviewed 9 days ago

We love Ben Rover!

Claire R

Campground:Ben Rover Cabin

Loop:Area Ben Rover Cabin

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Reviewed 18 days ago

Ben Rover was clean, well equipped, and a wonderful visit. Site description doesn’t list bed sizes - there are 2 full beds and 4 twin beds. Great stay!

Ronna J

Campground:Holland Lake Campground

Loop:C Bay

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Reviewed 25 days ago

We had a beautiful view of the lake from our well kept campsite. We enjoyed biking and hiking. The hike to the falls is a must.

Thomas B

Campground:Holland Lake Campground

Loop:C Bay

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Reviewed a month ago

Holland Lake Campground is one of our favorite campgrounds and this was our 9th annual end of the season camping trip with our group of friends.

Janelle K

Campground:Swan Guard Station

Loop:Swan Guard Station

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Reviewed a month ago

Our family of 6 enjoyed our stay at this cabin. Pros: Refrigerator, cook stove, electric lights and fireplace, water pump outside and outdoor fire pit with ample seating and picnic table. Cons: A lot of flies(probably due to ripped window screens) and frequent traffic noise from the highway.

Cathy E

Campground:Swan Lake Campground

Loop:Pond

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Reviewed a month ago

Very nice campground. Shady spots.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Flathead National Forest.

Popularity: Quiet

Busiest in November, when about 28% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 5 years of reservations.