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
- SHOOT THE BOOT
- Mon
- Tues
- Wed
- Thurs
- Fri
- Sat
RANCH RENDEZVOUS
| 7:30-8:30 a.m. | Activity Sign-ups in the Main Lodge |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:30-11 a.m. | Bakery Open |
| 8:45 a.m. | Barn Orientation & Riding Instruction |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Children's Arts & Crafts |
| 9:30 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersport Lessons |
| 10 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 10 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 10 a.m. | Fly-Fishing Instruction |
| 10 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 10:30 a.m. | Beginner Trail Ride |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activities |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Hike |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
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+
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
| 1:15 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 2 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 2:30 p.m. | Cowpokes Trail Ride |
| 2:45 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 Buffet Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:30 p.m. | Children's Activitiy |
| 7:30 p.m. | 406 Hat Bar *extra charge |
| 7:30 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 8 p.m. | Ranch Rendezvous at the Main Lodge |
WRANGLER RODEO
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:30-11 a.m. | Bakery Open |
| 7:40-9 a.m. | Yoga |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Arts & Crafts |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Build Your Own Bouquet |
| 9:15 a.m. | Swan River Bike Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Bubble & Bites at the Water Tower |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Laser Tag |
| 10 a.m. | Guided Lunch Hike |
| 10:30 a.m. | Beginner Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Build Your Own Bouquet |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
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+
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1 p.m. | Guided SUP Trip |
| 1 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1:15 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program |
| 2 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tours |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 4 p.m. | Jr. Wrangler Program |
| 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 |
| 6:30 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 7:30 p.m. | Wrangler Rodeo |
STEAK FRY NIGHT
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:30-11 a.m. | Bakery Open |
| 7:30 a.m. | Whitewater Rafting *extra charge |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Walking Adult Extended Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Arts & Crafts |
| 9 a.m.-Noon | Watersport Lessons |
| 9 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Guided SUP Trip |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 9:15 a.m. | Barre Class |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Bubbles & Bites at the Water Tower |
| 10:30 a.m. | Beginner Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 10:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
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+
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 1:15 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1:30 p.m. | Jr. Wrangler Program |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 4 p.m. | Line Dance Lessons |
| 5 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride to Steak Fry |
| 5:30 p.m. | Fire Engines Leave for Steak Fry |
| 7:45 p.m. | Music on the Patio |
| 8 p.m. | Kids' Movie Night |
| 8 p.m. | Sip & Paint by Numbers |
BARN DANCE
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:30-11:30 a.m. | Bakery Open |
| 7:40-9 a.m. | Yoga |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 8:30 a.m. | Rock Climbing |
| 8:45 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Arts & Crafts |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersports Lessons |
| 9 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Guided SUP Trip |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9:15 a.m. | Swan River Bike Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Bubble & Bites at the Water Tower |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Laser Tag |
| 10 a.m. | Guided Lunch Hike |
| 10 a.m. | Sip 'n Craft Family Tree Workshop |
| 10:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Beginner Trail Ride |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12 p.m. | Sporting Clays * extra charge |
| 12:30 p.m. | Rock Climbing |
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
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+
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1 p.m. | Guided SUP Trip |
| 1 p.m. | Whistling Andy Distillery Tour |
| 1 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1:15 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program |
| 2 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 2:30 p.m. | Cowpokes Trail Ride |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 5 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddlesore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Buffet Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:30 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 8 p.m. | Mouse Races |
| 8:30 p.m. | Boot Branding & Barn Dance |
TEAM PENNING
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:30-11 a.m. | Bakery Open |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 8:45 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Arts & Crafts |
| 9 a.m. | Intermediate Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m. | Adult Archery |
| 9 a.m. | Guided Hike |
| 9 a.m. | Guided SUP (16+) |
| 9:15 a.m. | Barre Class |
| 9:30 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 9:30 a.m. | Bubbles & Bites at the Water Tower |
| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Adult Pickleball Tournament |
| 10:30 a.m. | Beginner Trail Ride |
| 10:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 11 a.m. | Walking Trail Ride |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 12 p.m. | Sporting Clays * extra charge |
| 1-3 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 1-5 p.m. | Watersports |
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+
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 1 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 1 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 1 p.m. | Jr. Wrangler Program |
| 1:15 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 1:30 p.m. | Kids' Barrel Racing |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program |
| 1:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 2:45 p.m. | Sporting Clays *extra charge |
| 3 p.m. | Adult Archery |
| 3 p.m. | Teen Activity |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3:30 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 5 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddlesore Saloon |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Buffet Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:30 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 7:30 p.m. | Adult Team Penning |
| 8 p.m. | Kids' Campfire & Games |
SHOOT THE BOOT
| 7-10:30 a.m. | Breakfast Trail Ride |
| 7:30-9:30 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 7:30-11 a.m. | Bakery Open |
| 8:30 a.m. | Guided Mountain Bike |
| 8:45 a.m. | Advanced Trail Ride |
| 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Watersport Lessons |
| 10 a.m. | Kids' Rodeo |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 p.m.-5 p.m. | Watersports |
| 1 p.m. | Slip 'n Slide |
| 1 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 1 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
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+
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
| 1:30 p.m. | Adult Trail Ride |
| 1:30 p.m. | Advanced Riding Program |
| 2 p.m. | Teen Trail Ride |
| 2:30 p.m. | Cowpokes Trail Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Sail on the Questa |
| 3 p.m. | Guided Mountain Bike Ride |
| 3 p.m. | Pinzgauer Tour |
| 3:30 p.m. | Laser Tag |
| 5 p.m. | Boat Cruise |
| 5 p.m. | Happy Hour in the Saddlesore Saloon |
| 5:30 p.m. | Shoot the Boot Contest |
| 6 p.m. | Children's Buffet Dinner |
| 6:30 p.m. | Adult Dinner Seating |
| 6:30 p.m. | Children's Activity |
| 7:30 p.m. | Video Highlights of the Week |
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.
More to Explore
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.