If you are looking for an adventure that gives you scenic views of Flat head lake, fantastic hiking…read moreand wildlife sightings then this is the place. Bill is extremely knowledgable of the area; how the lake, mountains and islands came to be, wildlife etc, plus his personality made this a true local experience (he has been doing this for 20 yrs!). We wanted to see the lake, the wild horses and do some hiking without large crowds or hassle and we got it here plus some.He even took us to see some Tribal markings and told us the history behind it - incredible. My fiancé and I hiked for hours on the secluded Wild Horse Island and saw bucks, bald eagles, doe, sheep, rams and of course gorgeous wild horses!! The fact that we were the only people on the island was a plus, all animals roaming free and no people. This was truly a wonderful experience that I'am excited to tell you about - you will not be disappointed. Go See Bill!

If you like to hike, this is a fun way to spend a few hours. We didn't see horses but did see big…read morehorned sheep and deer.

Lovely park for a short walk, a lakeside ponder, bird-watching, or dock-sitting!…read more Be sure to grab a coffee and pastry from nearby, top-notch Glacier Perks Coffee House! This park includes restrooms, shelter houses, benches, short walking trail, several docks, and a pebble/stone beach.

Relaxing park with a sizable grassy-area, right off the 93 Highway in Lakeside with beautiful views…read moreand direct access to Flathead Lake, with some boat and walking docks right off the sandy shore. There's also over a handful of picnic benches and some shaded gazebo structures for a group to gather for an afternoon BBQ or full day of leisure at this lakeside park. Clean and accessible restrooms are available and the dedicated parking lot has about 20-30 spots. There's also plenty of additional nearby parking for the coffeeshop, stores, restaurants and other venues that border this park.

Really disappointed with how we were treated here, especially after planning around this for weeks…read more This was our first time trying Basecamp Bigfork. We've rented kayaks from other places around the lake for years without issue, even in unpredictable weather, but this year we thought we'd try something new (don't). We had a reservation for the 4th and came fully prepared: rented a U-Haul to transport and store the kayaks, brought our own gear, safety lights, and had a secure location to store the boats overnight. We communicated clearly leading up to the reservation, repeatedly assuring them that we wouldn't go out unless the weather conditions improved. We were asking for the option to maybe go out if it cleared up. Instead, they cancelled the reservation last minute with no room for discussion. They kept bringing up that it was "getting too late," even though we were still within our scheduled time and in regular contact. It felt like they didn't trust us to make our own judgment call, and that was especially frustrating given how much planning we had done and how careful we were being. It completely derailed our holiday plans, and they showed no real effort to accommodate or even acknowledge that. No flexibility, just a blanket cancellation with a shrug. We've dealt with unpredictable Montana weather before and had a plan, but never with a company this rigid or dismissive.

Book Early - It's Amazing if you love nature and DOGS!…read more So, 3 years ago I called in early November to get a reservation for a half day dogsledding trip over Christmas week, and was told they were all booked up. So, when we decided over the summer to go to Whitefish for the holidays, I called and made a reservation (this was in August!). Seriously, it was at least 4 months in advance and I pretty much stalked them until I got confirmation that I had secured a reservation. Upon arriving in the Flathead Valley, I noticed how little snow there was and started to worry that the dogsledding would be canceled, but luckily, Mark texted that it was still on and he had a location that still had snow and we'd be fine. Thank goodness! Upon arrival, we were given a tour of the kennel, met the 6 dogs that were going to be our team, and loaded them up in the trailer. We got a bit of a lesson on how to manage the sled and then drove about 40 minutes south to an area that had a good amount of snow and got the dogs all harnessed up and off we went! There were two of us, so one of us was standing and driving the sled, and one of us was sitting as a passenger. We were able to switch out throughout the trip, so we both got to be the driver for a portion of the trip. When you are the passenger, you can take pictures and video, which is nice, but standing and driving the sled is the BEST part. We sledded down a road for quite a while, letting the dogs take breaks as needed. Mark, the owner of the company, managed the team by cross country skiing along side us the entire way to make sure the dogs behaved, gave us instruction and lead the way. It's quite amazing how much physical effort he puts in for you to have a great time - he basically exercises for two hour straight. The second half of the tour included heading into the back country, sledding through trees on a narrow trail. OMG - this was amazing! We stopped along the river and had hot chocolate, which was such a nice way to enjoy the scenery and let the dogs rest, take pictures and pet and kiss the dogs. If you are still debating if you should do this, I would say don't hesitate - DO IT. Especially if you are in good physical condition, enjoy outdoor activities and love dogs. It is such a unique and amazing day. Also, Mark is a fantastic guide, he makes it fun, light and he is so incredibly nice. The dogs are super sweet (although, they do get a bit rowdy and occasionally get into little tiffs with each other) and the scenery is outstanding. I seriously had a smile on my face the entire time, laughing continuously as we went through the trees. We had a blast and I'm so grateful we got to experience this day, it was the highlight of our trip. Last note, I wasn't sure what to wear. I would dress like you are going skiing. Since sometimes you are sitting, you get a bit more chilly, so dress in layers. I had on Sorel winter snow boots, ski pants, thermal underwear top and bottom, a fleece and a puffer jacket, along with warm ski socks, a warm hat and my ski gloves. If it is a really cold day, I'd get those hand warmers and foot warmer things that you can put in your boots and gloves.

This place is amazing. One of the warmest lakes in Montana, way less choppy than larger lakes like…read moreFlathead and Whitefish. Drew is a great instructor, extremely knowledgeable and patient. Btw, google is saying this place is closed, that's wrong. Just had a lesson this weekend.

My boys (11 and 7) had an incredible morning learning from Drew! He knew exactly what to say and…read morehow to encourage them to have success both wakeboarding and wakesurfing. If you're considering calling, just do it. You'll be glad you did!

The guys operating this place were very nice and the booking process was easy. For that, I'd give…read morethem five stars. However, the boat we rented was quite old and beat up. Very few of the gauges worked, some of the seats were torn, and there were random wires hanging off the side of the boat when we first got in it. Overall, I don't feel that the price we paid for the boat rental and the tube was justified given the poor condition of the boat. It was also very underpowered and not very responsive, so we couldn't get very far in the boat, although I'm not docking any stars for that. It was just a bummer. We also didn't get underway until 30 minutes after our reservation time since it took a while to get the boat in the water and setup. This didn't matter too much since we returned the boat earlier than expected since it wasn't a very fun experience.

We had a great time The confirmation email system with more…read moreinfo was a little wanky (never got one only a receipt) and return calls for confirmation a bit slow but all and all we were very happy with our experience. Delivery and pick up were on time and kind, gave hints of where to go for what we were looking and the unit ran perfect. (They did say their online reservation service had been having hiccups and looked to upgrading in the future which would be awesome) The pontoons radio and blue tooth were a nice addition for jamming out all day and enjoy a variety of activities. Everything was in working order and we have no concerns. We covered a large portion of the North end of the lake and River with the kids and parents all having fun. As locals we will be back. Thanks again for the kind, timely in person service Danny.

From out of town. We did a half day charter. 4 hours. Captain was pleasant. Lake was glassy and we…read morewere the only boat on the lake. We had a blast but it wasn't what I expected. Trolling real slow the whole time. The captain hooks the fish and hands you the pole. Not real fishing. I am an experienced fisherman. When asked if he could take us near the visible island the reply was the owner didn't like spending money on gas. So all in all on a huge lake, we fished pretty close to the Marina. Caught some small lake trout. Set expectations before you pay the 600.00 plus tip plus license.

Awesome fishing - beautiful views! Dillon was an amazing guide! We went last fall and going back…read morethis spring!

Views views views!…read more Great change of pace after days of hiking. I rented a 1 seater kayak from glacier outfitters. It may look like a far walk but it isn't! Totally doable. The staff was very nice to explain everything to me. They showed me the lake map and where to go and not go, etc. Instructions were very clear. I rented 2 hours (they have you 15 mins for the round trip walk). The walk from the rental to the lake I thought was a bit of a walk but it was not bad to haul the kayak there, they are on wheels so it is not bad. You leave the wheels near the trees. Returning the kayak was fairly easy as well. There are lockers available that you can put your stuff if you don't want to take it with you. The minimum number of hours is 2 hours and it was 40 something. Overall it was a good experience! Everything was great. Would recommend and use service again.

We made reservations at Glacier Outfitters for kayaks for the day. (highly recommend reservations)…read more There is a small parking lot and some street parking but it was not a busy day and it was full. We had people waiting for our parking spot when we returned to the car. I'm not sure where people would park when it gets very busy. Perhaps there is another parking lot I didn't see. When you walk up to G.O. you sign waivers, pay the fee and are gathered in an area for instructions. The man who provided the instructions was very informative. Advised us of areas in Flathead Lake to avoid including a rough water area and a few bald eagle's nests as they recently laid eggs. After instructions, you are provided with the kayak, paddle, life jacket and a cart to roll the kayak down to the lake. Now, I'm pretty strong but the kayaks are heavy. I did think to myself, how would someone with less strength get this kayak down to the lake? Something to ask about if you are renting as it is several yards to walk with a heavy kayak. The carts were easy to remove and stash while we spent the day in the lake. When you finish kayaking, you simply load the kayak back on the cart and roll it back to G.O., drop off gear and you are done. We had a great experience with Glacier Outfitters and would use them again.