Wayfarers State Park | |
Map: | USA Montana |
Relief: | 1 |
Location: | Flathead County, Montana, United States |
Nearest Town: | Bigfork, Montana |
Coordinates: | 48.0548°N -114.0754°W |
Area Acre: | 67 |
Elevation: | 2923feet |
Established: | 1969 |
Visitation Num: | 196,434 |
Visitation Year: | 2019 |
Administrator: | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
Website: | Wayfarers State Park |
Wayfarers State Park is a 67acres public recreation area overlooking Flathead Lake, one-half mile south of Bigfork, Montana. The state park hosts the annual Northern Rockies Paddlefest, which in 2013 attracted over 200 participants.
The canopy is dominated by pine and fir trees, beneath which bloom seasonal wildflowers. In 1998, the Harry Horn Native Plant Garden was planted, featuring botanical education opportunities and many wildflowers including arrowleaf balsamroot, indian paintbrush, silky lupine, and death camas.
The park offers 30 campsites and a boat ramp. Visitors may access the boat ramp for aquatic activities, and fisherman may fish the waters of Flathead Lake. In 2016, development plans were announced by Montana State Parks for the improvement of a bicycle campground area to feature spots for 10 campsites and bicycle-related amenities.