Flathead Lake Lodge
FAMILY VACATION
Welcome to the Flathead Lake Lodge Family
While we’re an all-inclusive resort in Bigfork, Montana, over the years we’ve been told we’re more like a family summer camp. And truth be told, we like it like that. Around here, we want our guests – and your families – to feel at home. During your stay, you’ll see our owners sipping coffee by the fireplace (and telling a story or two), frying up steaks at our weekly steak fry, cruising around in vintage fire trucks and simply getting to know our guests. When you visit, we want you to feel like our ranch is yours for exploring, roaming and adventuring. Come relax, unwind and soak up the freedom, comfort and safety of Montana and Flathead Lake Lodge.
A Week at the Ranch
During your Montana vacation at Flathead Lake Lodge, you can do as little – or as much – as you’d like. Below you’ll find a sample schedule for our weeklong stays. And while daily activities are subject to change (due to weather and other circumstance), we are sure you’ll find plenty of things to do, from lakefront activities to horseback trail rides. Mealtimes are consistent throughout the week – except for the Wednesday night steak fry – and all meals are served in the Main Lodge or on our outdoor patio overlooking Flathead Lake. Breakfast and lunch are served together, while dinner is served in two age groups, starting with the children’s buffet at 6 p.m. and plated dinner for adults at 6:30 p.m. All meals, snack and beverages (including alcohol) are part of our all-inclusive rates.
- BONFIRE NIGHT
- WRANGLER RODEO
- STEAK FRY
- BARN DANCE
- KIDS CAMP
- RODEO AND COWBOY CUP
- Mon
- Tues
- Wed
- Thur
- Fri
- Sat
BONFIRE NIGHT
| 7:30-9 a.m. | Activity Sign Ups in the Main Lodge |
| 8-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | 'Pokes Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Mountain Bike Skills Clinic |
| 10 a.m. | Fly Casting Instruction |
| 10 a.m. | Children's Arts & Crafts |
| 10 a.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Boat Cruise on Flathead Lake |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mountain Bike Skills Clinic |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Afternoon Water Sports |
| 1 p.m. | Little Buckaroo & 'Pokes Activity |
| 1:30 p.m. | Horsemanship 101 |
| 1:30 p.m. | Junior Wrangler Program |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activitiy |
| 4:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddle-Sore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children’s Buffet Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:45 p.m. | Pokes Trail Ride |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children’s Activity |
| 7 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 8:30 p.m. | Beach fire & Sing-along on the Island |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 11am – 11pm
Front Office: Open Daily 7am – 11pm
*All Sign Up Activities are included unless extra charge is noted
Little Buckaroos: Ages 3-5
‘Pokes: Ages 6-10
Teens: Ages 11+
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
| 10 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersports Lessons |
| 10 a.m. | Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1 p.m. | Advanced Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1:30pm | Laser Tag |
| 1:30pm | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sporting Clays*extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Beginner Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 7:30 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
WRANGLER RODEO
| 6:45 a.m. | Guided Sunrise Hike |
| 7:30 a.m. | Yoga at FLL |
| 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | 'Pokes Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Children's Arts & Crafts |
| 10 a.m. | Adult Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Afternoon Water Sports |
| 1 p.m. | Little Buckaroos & 'Pokes Activity |
| 1:30 p.m. | Junior Wrangler Program |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 5 p.m. | Family Trail Ride |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddle-Sore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Dinner Buffet |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children’s Activity |
| 7:00 p.m. | Wrangler Rodeo in the Arena |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 11am – 11pm
Front Office: Open Daily 7am – 11pm
*All Sign Up Activities are included unless extra charge is noted
Little Buckaroos: Ages 3-5
‘Pokes: Ages 6-10
Teens: Ages 11+
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Adult Experienced Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Mountain Bike Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersport Lessons & Sailing Lessons |
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9:30 a.m. | Laser Tag |
| 9:30 a.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 10 a.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 10:30 a.m. | Beginner's Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Paddle Board Trip |
| 1 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 4 p.m. | Happy Hour Pinzgauer Tour |
STEAK FRY NIGHT
| 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | 'Pokes Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Yoga at FLL |
| 9:30 a.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Children's Arts & Crafts |
| 10 a.m. | Adult Walking Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Boat Cruise on Flathead Lake |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Afternoon Water Sports |
| 1 p.m. | Little Buckaroos Activity |
| 1 p.m. | 'Pokes Activity |
| 1:30 p.m. | Junior Wrangler Program |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Mountain Bike Skills Clinic |
| 4 p.m. | Line Dance Lessons |
| 5:30 p.m. | Steak Fry |
| 8 p.m. | Live Music on the Patio |
| 8 p.m. | Adult Sip & Craft |
| 8 p.m. | Children's Movie Night |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 11am – 11pm
Front Office: Open Daily 7am – 11pm
*All Sign Up Activities are included unless extra charge is noted
Little Buckaroos: Ages 3-5
‘Pokes: Ages 6-10
Teens: Ages 11+
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 8 a.m. | Whitewater Rafting *extra charge |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Mountain Bike Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Adult Experienced Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersport Lessons |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9:30 a.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 10 a.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 10:30 a.m. | Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Beginner Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Teen Float Trip |
| 1 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1:30pm | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 5 p.m. | Horseback Ride to Steak Fry |
BARN DANCE
| 6:45 a.m. | Guided Sunrise Hike |
| 7:30 a.m. | Yoga at FLL |
| 8-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | 'Pokes Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Teen Train Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Adult Walking Trail Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Children's Arts & Crafts |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Afternoon Water Sports |
| 1 p.m. | Little Buckaroos & 'Pokes Activity |
| 1:30 p.m. | Junior Wrangler Program |
| 2:30 p.m. | Adult Walking Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | 'Pokes & Teen Barrel Racing |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddle-Sore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Buffet Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children’s Activity |
| 7:30 p.m. | Boot Branding |
| 8 p.m. | Mouse Races & Barn Dance |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 11am – 11pm
Front Office: Open Daily 7am – 11pm
*All Sign Up Activities are included unless extra charge is noted
Little Buckaroos: Ages 3-5
‘Pokes: Ages 6-10
Teens: Ages 11+
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Teen Rock Climbing |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Mountain Bike Ride |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersport Lessons |
| 9 a.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9:30 a.m. | Laser Tag |
| 9:30 a.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 9:45 a.m.-2 p.m. | Scenic Lunch Trail Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Sail on Questa |
| 10 a.m. | Sip & Paint |
| 10 a.m. | Flowers with Cec |
| 10:30 a.m. | Beginner's Mountain Bike Ride |
| 10:30am | Beginner Mountain Bike Ride |
| 12:30 p.m. | Adult Rock Climbing |
| 1 p.m. | Ladies Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Paddle Board Trip |
| 1 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 2 p.m. | Whistling Andy Distillery Tour & Tasting |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 3:30 p.m. | Adult Archery |
KIDS CAMP NIGHT
| 8 a.m.-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | 'Pokes Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Children's Arts & Crafts |
| 10 a.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Afternoon Water Sports |
| 1 p.m. | Little Buckaroo's Activity |
| 1 p.m. | 'Pokes Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddle-Sore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Buffet Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:45 p.m. | 'Pokes Trail Ride |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 7 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 7:30pm | Adult Team Penning |
| 8:30 p.m. | Kids' Campfire & Games |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 11am – 11pm
Front Office: Open Daily 7am – 11pm
*All Sign Up Activities are included unless extra charge is noted
Little Buckaroos: Ages 3-5
‘Pokes: Ages 6-10
Teens: Ages 11+
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Mountain Bike Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Adult Experienced Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Paddleboard Trip |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersport Lessons & Sailing Lessons |
| 9:30 a.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 10 a.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 10 a.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 10:30 a.m. | Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Advanced Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1:30 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Beginner Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3:30 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 3:30 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 8 p.m. | Teen Lake Night |
RODEO AND COWBOY CUP
| 8-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 10 a.m. | Family Rodeo |
| 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Afternoon Water Sports |
| 1 p.m. | Slip n' Slide |
| 2 p.m. | Adult Elk Preserve Trail Ride |
| 2:30 p.m. | 'Pokes Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddle-Sore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Buffet Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children’s Activity |
| 8 p.m. | Shoot for the Boot: Hole-in-One Contest |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 11am – 11pm
Front Office: Open Daily 7am – 11pm
*All Sign Up Activities are included unless extra charge is noted
Little Buckaroos: Ages 3-5
‘Pokes: Ages 6-10
Teens: Ages 11+
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
| 7 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersport Lessons |
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9:30 a.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 10:30 a.m. | Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Advanced Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3:30 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 3:30 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour Boat Cruise |
A Family Tradition
We’ve hung our hats on the shore of Flathead Lake for three generations and counting, and it’s been our honor to welcome families from near and far to our guest ranch. When you arrive at the ranch, we hope you feel part of what makes this place so special – an informal approach that focuses on friendship, family, experiences and warm hospitality.
Kid-Focused Fun
Our robust kids’ camp is broken down by ages with appropriate and engaging activities.
All-Inclusive Stay
Your stay here is all-inclusive, from on-ranch activities to lodging and meals to adult beverages.
Multi-Generational Vacations
With activities for all preferences, you’ll find things to do for all ages.
Arts & Crafts
After dinner, guests of all ages can bond by making a craft in the Main Lodge.
Mouse Races
Old-fashioned family fun, this is just what it sounds like, compete with rousing ribbing.
Slip & Slide
Channel your inner kid by sliding into Flathead Lake on our massive slip & slide.
Family Reunion
Here at the lodge, we’ve been hosting multigenerational travel since we opened in 1945 and have keen insights into what it takes to create a family reunion that will sustain family bonds and create memories for the next generation.
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Families
While we’re an all-inclusive resort in Bigfork, Montana, over the years we’ve been told we’re more like a family summer camp.
Families
Lodging
Guests at our Montana ranch resort enjoy cozy, mountain-inspired ambience in historic log lodges, cozy cabins and comfortable suites.
Lodging
Adventure
With nearly 2,000 acres of beautiful Montana landscapes, our guest ranch runs from the shore of Flathead Lake to the top of the Swan Mountains.
Adventure
Rates
When you book a Montana ranch vacation at our resort on Flathead Lake, your stay is all-inclusive.
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Dining
Meals at our Montana ranch are a mix of satisfying home cooking, hearty staples, international influences, local ingredients and touches of the West.
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About
An Averill family tradition since 1945, we've been welcoming guests to our home in Bigfork, Montana for more than seven decades.