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.
- RANCH RENDEZVOUS
- WRANGLER RODEO
- STEAK FRY
- BARN DANCE
- TEAM PENNING & KIDS CAMPFIRE
- SHOOT THE BOOT
- Mon
- Tues
- Wed
- Thurs
- Fri
- Sat
RANCH RENDEZVOUS
| 7:30-9 a.m. | Activity Sign-ups in the Main Lodge |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9 a.m. | Barn Orientation & Riding Instruction |
| 10 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Children's Arts & Crafts |
| 10:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Boat Cruise on Flathead Lake |
| 11 a.m. | Intermedia Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1-5 p.m. | Afternoon Watersports |
| 1-3 p.m. | Little Buckaroo & 'Pokes Activity |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 2 p.m. | Teen Trail Rides |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 4 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 4:30 p.m. | Jr. Wrangler Program |
| 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 |
| 6:45 p.m. | Teen Laser Tag |
| 8 p.m. | Flowers After Hours |
| 8:30 p.m. | Ranch Rendezvous |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 2-11 p.m.
Front Office: Open Daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
*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. | Fly-fishing Instruction |
| 10:30 a.m. | Mountain Bike Skills Clinic |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Hike |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 2 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Cowpokes Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 5 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 7:30 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Watersports Lessons |
WRANGLER RODEO
| 6:15-7:15 a.m. | Cardio Barre Workout |
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:40-9 a.m. | Yoga |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Intermediate Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Walking Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Build Your Own Bouquet |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Watersports Lessons |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Sailing Lessons |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lunch Trail Ride (Adults-only) |
| 10 a.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| Noon | Sporing Clays *extra charge |
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activities |
| 1 p.m. | Ladies Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Guided SUP trip (16+) |
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 2 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 5 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Dinner Buffet |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult's Dinner Seating |
| 7:30 p.m. | Wrangler Rodeo in the Arena |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 2-11 p.m.
Front Office: Open Daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
*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
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9:30 a.m. | Laser Tag |
| 10 a.m.-Noon | Arts & Crafts |
| 10 a.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 10:30 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Hike |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program |
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 2 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Cowpokes Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 4 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tours |
| 4 p.m. | Sporting Clays |
| 4:30 p.m. | Jr. Wrangler Program |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddlesore Saloon |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Watersports Lessons |
STEAK FRY NIGHT
| 6:45 a.m. | Guided Sunrise Hike |
| 7-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 8 a.m. | Hike & Fish |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Walking Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9:30 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 10 a.m.-Noon | Arts & Crafts |
| 10 a.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Teen Activity (14+) |
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1:30 p.m. | Jr. Wrangler Program |
| 2 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 4 p.m. | Line Dance Lessons |
| 5 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride to Steak Fry |
| 5:30 p.m. | Fire Engines Depart Main Lodge for Steak Fry |
| 7:45 p.m. | Music on the Patio |
| 8 p.m. | Sip & Craft |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 2-11 p.m.
Front Office: Open Daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
*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
| 7:30 a.m. | Whitewater Rafting *extra charge |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Intermediate Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Intermediate Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Sailing Lessons |
| 9:30 a.m.-Noon | Watersports Lessons |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Paddleboard Trip (16+) |
| 9-10:30 a.m. | Yoga |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 10:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| Noon | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Hike |
| 1 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program (Main Lodge) |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Mountain Bike Skills Clinic |
| 8 p.m. | Kids' Movie Night |
BARN DANCE
| 6:15-7:15 a.m. | Cardio Barre Workout |
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Rock Climbing (14+) |
| 8:45 a.m. | Walking Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Teen Train Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9 a.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 9:30 a.m. | Laser Tag |
| 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Lunch Trail Ride (Adults-only) |
| 10 a.m.-Noon | Arts & Crafts |
| 10 a.m. | Sip and Paint (Main Lodge Patio) |
| 10:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. | Rock Climbing (14+) |
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided SUP Trip (16+) |
| 1 p.m. | Whistling Andy's Distillery Tour & Tasting |
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 2 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 2 p.m. | Cowpokes Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 4:30 p.m. | Jr. Wrangler Program |
| 5 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Dinner Buffet |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 8 p.m. | Mouse Races |
| 8:30 p.m. | Boot Branding & Barn Dance |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 2-11 p.m.
Front Office: Open Daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
*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
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:40-9 a.m. | Yoga |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Intermediate Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Watersports Lesson |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 10:30 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| Noon | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Hike |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program |
| 2 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 4 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddlesore Saloon |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children's Activity |
TEAM PENNING & KIDS CAMPFIRE
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Watersports Lessons |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9 a.m. | Guided SUP (16+) |
| 10 a.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 10 a.m.-Noon | Adult Pickleball Tournament |
| 10:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Hike |
| 1:30 p.m. | Kids' Barrel Racing in the Arena |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 2 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 5 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddlesore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Dinner Buffet |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 7:30 p.m. | Adult Team Penning in the Arena |
| 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Watersports Lessons |
| 8 p.m. | Kids' Campfire & Games |
| 8 p.m. | Teen Late Night (14+) |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 2-11 p.m.
Front Office: Open Daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
*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
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Intermediate Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Walking Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 10 a.m.-Noon | Arts & Crafts |
| 10 a.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 10:30 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| Noon | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program |
| 3 p.m. | Jr. Wrangler |
| 3 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 4 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children's Activity |
SHOOT THE BOOT
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 8:30 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike |
| 10 a.m. | Kids' Rodeo |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m. | Slip n' Slide |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 2 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Cowpokes Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 3:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 5 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddlesore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Dinner Buffet |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 7:30 p.m. | Video Highlight of the Week |
| 8 p.m. | Shoot the Boot, Golf to Win a Free Vacation (Adults-only) |
Saddlesore Saloon: Open Daily 2-11 p.m.
Front Office: Open Daily 7 a.m.-11 p.m.
*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
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Watersports Lessons |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| Noon | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program |
| 2 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 6:45 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 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 Montana 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 Reunions
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.
Rates
Dining
Meals at our Montana ranch are a mix of satisfying home cooking, hearty staples, international influences, local ingredients and touches of the West.
Dining
About
An Averill family tradition since 1945, we've been welcoming guests to our home in Bigfork, Montana for more than seven decades.