Idaho district, Idaho, United States

Places to visit near Bigfork

Bigfork is a town in Idaho district, Idaho, United States, home to about 4,270 people. Within 50 km by road there are 17 places to visit — 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs and 4 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Echo Lake (9 km), Flathead Valley (11 km) and Flathead National Forest (18 km).

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Bigfork, Idaho
Bigfork, Idaho district, Idaho, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Bigfork at a glance

Location
Idaho district, Idaho, United States
Population
about 4,270
Coordinates
48.0633° N, 114.0726° W
Places within 50 km
17 (17 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs

Top places to visit near Bigfork

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Bigfork: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Bigfork

105 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Bigfork. The closest is Firefighter Mountain (42 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Bigfork

59 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Bigfork. The closest is Echo Lake (9 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Bigfork

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Bigfork. The closest is Flathead Valley (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Bigfork

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 90 km on the road.

  1. Start in Bigfork
  2. 9 km Echo Lake · lake, Idaho
  3. 13 km Flathead National Forest · nature spot, Flathead
  4. 21 km Swan Lake · lake, Lake
  5. 9 km Flathead Valley · nature spot, Idaho
  6. 19 km West Shore Unit - Flathead Lake State Park · lake, Lake
  7. 19 km Back to Bigfork

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From travellers near Bigfork

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How to reach Bigfork

    All places near Bigfork by distance

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Bigfork by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints5105Firefighter Mountain (42 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs859Echo Lake (9 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens411Flathead Valley (11 km)
    Churches01Church Butte (68 km)
    Parks01Logan State Park (93 km)

    Bigfork: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Bigfork?

    Echo Lake (lake, about 9 km), Flathead Valley (nature spot, about 11 km), Flathead National Forest (nature spot, about 18 km), West Shore Unit - Flathead Lake State Park (lake, about 19 km), Swan Lake (lake, about 20 km), Flathead Lake (lake, about 28 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Bigfork?

    17 places on Spotwander: 5 hill stations & viewpoints, 8 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 4 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Bigfork?

    Firefighter Mountain, about 42 km by road; Bad Rock Canyon (45 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Bigfork?

    Echo Lake, about 9 km by road; West Shore Unit - Flathead Lake State Park (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Bigfork?

    Flathead Valley, about 11 km by road; Flathead National Forest (18 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Bigfork?

    Start in Bigfork, visit Echo Lake, then Flathead National Forest, then Swan Lake, then Flathead Valley, then West Shore Unit - Flathead Lake State Park, and drive back — about 90 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Bigfork?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Towns near Bigfork

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Bigfork’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Bigfork on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.