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Big Arm is located on Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake in the western United States. Twenty-eight miles long and 15 miles wide, Flathead Lake is renowned for its fishing.
Located on the lake's Big Arm Bay, its long pebble beach is popular with sunbathers and swimmers. Camping under a stand of mature ponderosa pine and juniper is a major attraction. The hiking trail provides excellent vistas of surrounding mountain ranges and high peaks with abundant watchable wildlife opportunities. Other opportunities include: fishing for lake trout, board sailing, boating, swimming, camping, picnicking, bicycling, hiking the 2.5 mile trail, wildlife viewing, scuba diving, and water-skiing.
This site is 2,953 feet in elevation and covers 240 acres. The campground has 41 campsites, including one wheelchair accessible site; one group campsite; and three yurts. Maximum RV/trailer length is 40 feet. Bear resistant storage lockers are available.
Yurts offer the latest in circular camping comfort. The Mission yurt is 20’ in diameter, Salish and Swan are 16’ in diameter, and the Swan yurt is ADA accessible. All yurts have furniture, electrical outlets, lights, and electric heat. Yurt sites includes a picnic table and a fire pit for cooking.
A tribal fishing license is needed for fishing at this park. Campers may stay only 14 days during a 30-day period. Pets are required to be on leashes.
Big Arm is a popular jumping-off point to Wild Horse Island, a 2,163-acre island in Flathead Lake State Park, located off the west shore of the lake. The island is home to bald eagles, bighorn sheep, yellow-pine chipmunks, and wild horses.
I stayed in one of the 3 yurts they have. It was very clean. I would suggest bringing another heater during the cooler nights. They also include a tent pad next to the yurt for guest. The Yurts are $50 to $60 per night plus a $10 reservation fee. This is a great deal to stay withing walking distance to Flathead lake.
I camped here for the night and had a great time. Dog friendly. Just make sure to leash them or you will be told too. I had a lead for my dog and a leash. The camp host I spoke to first was super nice. Then the other camp host came by to introduce herself and her husband. They both just wanted to make sure I was getting settled in. It’s hard to find this with people. At least for me it is and I would definitely come back. Beautiful spot.
Great place to walk during winter. There are paved trails if you choose to take the easy way.
Very clean bathrooms!!! Minty fresh. lots of spots to swim and sites are well spaced apart. The camp hosts were very pleasant & they sell ice and firewood which is always handy.
