Photo: Flathead Lake Lodge

Family ranchLuxury ranch

Bigfork, Montana

Flathead Lake Lodge

Family-run lakeshore ranch hosting weeklong summer stays with sailing and trail rides.

Recreation-focused stay

Season: Late May – early Sep
Ages: All ages

What you'll do

Trail rides, sailing, and boat cruises on Flathead Lake
Fly-fishing instruction and a lakeside heated pool
Kids groups for ages 3 to 5, 6 to 10, and 11 and up

When to go

Family weeks from late May to early September
Adults-only four-night retreats in September

Who it's for

Families with kids of any age
Adults-only guests in September

Good to know

Seven-night stays, Sunday to Sunday, in summer
Meals and drinks, including alcohol, are included
Family-run since 1945
Riders over 250 lb ride at the wrangler's discretion

Getting there

Glacier Park International at Kalispell, with Sunday round-trip transport.

Boating
Family programs
Fly fishing
Pool
Trail riding

Ride for the brand. No branding required.

Brand: Quarter Circle LA
Burned on: Left hip on cattle, left thigh on horses
On record: Montana Department of Livestock brand book (opens in a new tab)To find it:
Physical Cities: Bigfork
Species: Cattle
Location on Animal: Left Hip
Major Character: L

The lodge's Quarter Circle restaurant takes its name from this brand.