Bird Watching#Boating#Camping#Canoeing#Fishing#Group Camping#Hiking#Motor Boating#Nature#Photography#Picnicking#RV Camping#Swimming#Tent Camping#Wildlife ViewingRecreation Area#State Park#State Park CampgroundBoat Launch#Established Fire Pits#Handicapped Accessible#Parking#Pets Allowed#Picnic Shelter#Public Restroom#Shower#Toilets#Trail#Trash Removal#Waterdbo2026-05-12T17:00:55Big Arm State Park is located 14 miles north of Polson on US Highway 93.Big Arm State Park is located 14 miles north of Polson on US Highway 93.bigarm@mt.govDavid Conklin#David Conklin#Big Arm - Flathead Lake State Park##638393739135404130.jpg#638393739386234088.jpg#638393739915282049.jpgBMP#BMP#BMP47.8129948-114.3100514KalispellMontana State ParksMT490 North Meridian Road59901Flathead is 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. Wild Horse Island, a 2,163 acre wilderness area on the west shore of the lake, is home to bald eagles, bighorn sheep, yellow-pine chipmunks, and wild horses. On Flathead Lake's Big Arm Bay, this park is a popular jump-off point to Wild Horse Island. Big Arm's long pebble beach is popular with sunbathers and swimmers. Camping under a stand of mature ponderosa pine and juniper is a major attraction. Others include: fishing for lake trout, board sailing, boating, fishing, 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 has 217 acres. The park has both flush and vault toilets, tent/RV sites, bear resistant storage locker, boat trailer parking, public phone, sheltered picnic tables, drinking water, grills/fire rings, firewood, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water, coin operated showers, group camping and group day-use. RV/trailer size is limited to 30 feet in the 41 sites. There are also 7 tent sites available. Big Arm has added two yurts, including one that is fully accessible. The Big Arm State Park has the latest in circular camping comfort, a 20 feet wide, 10 feet tall yurt. You only need to bring bedding, cooking utensils, personal toiletries, a flashlight and a container for water. Electrical outlets, lights, electric heat and a propane barbecue for outdoor cooking are also provided. A joint state/tribal fishing license is needed for fishing at this park and campers may stay only 14 days during a 30 day period. Pets are required to be on leashes. Fees are charged for day use and camping. A golf course and three museums are located in nearby Polson.0855-922-6768All YearBig Arm30711|http://www.visitmt.com|Y#11|http://www.wintermt.com|#32|http://www.lewisandclark.state.mt.us|#94|http://indiannations.visitmt.com|Big Arm State ParkGLACIERGlacierState ParkBig ArmMT28031 Big Arm State Park Rd.59910http://stateparks.mt.gov