Flathead National Forest

This is the Flathead. Join the visual journey through one of the country’s most beautiful regions. Explore iconic mountains, emerald lakes, and vast forests of deep green and brilliant gold. Situated in the northwestern corner of Montana, the Flathead National Forest comprises 2.4 million acres of dramatic mountain beauty. In the wild heart of the Flathead lies over 1 million acres of pristine wilderness. Lynx, grizzly bears, timber wolves, and a vast and diverse array of other wildlife call the Flathead home. With over 1 million acres of wilderness, 2,600 miles of hiking trails, 250 species of wildlife, and 22 species of fish, the Flathead National Forest truly has something for everyone.