Wayfarers State Park is a 67-acre (27 ha) public recreation area overlooking Flathead Lake, one-half mile south of Bigfork, Montana.[4] The state park hosts the annual Northern Rockies Paddlefest, which in 2013 attracted over 200 participants.[5]
| Wayfarers State Park | |
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.JPG){kind=small} Flathead Lake with Wayfarers State Park on the opposite shore below the Swan Range | |
  Location in Montana | |
| Location | Flathead County, Montana, United States |
| Nearest town | Bigfork, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48°03′17″N 114°04′32″W / 48.0548°N 114.07543°W[1] |
| Area | 67 acres (27 ha)[1] |
| Elevation | 2,923 ft (891 m)[1] |
| Established | 1969[2] |
| Visitors | 196,434 (in 2019)[3] |
| Administrator | Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks |
| Website | Wayfarers State Park |
Flora and fauna
editThe canopy is dominated by pine and fir trees, beneath which bloom seasonal wildflowers.[6] In 1998, the Harry Horn Native Plant Garden was planted, featuring botanical education opportunities and many wildflowers including arrowleaf balsamroot, indian paintbrush, silky lupine, and death camas.[7]
Activities and amenities
editThe park offers 30 campsites and a boat ramp.[1] Visitors may access the boat ramp for aquatic activities, and fisherman may fish the waters of Flathead Lake.[8] In 2016, development plans were announced by Montana State Parks for the improvement of a bicycle campground area to feature spots for 10 campsites and bicycle-related amenities.[9]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Wayfarers State Park". Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ "Park Origin by Date". Montana State Parks. 2014. Archived from the original on January 1, 2020. Retrieved May 30, 2018.
- ^ "2019 Annual Visitation Report". Montana State Parks. Retrieved September 28, 2021.
- ^ "Montana State Parks Guide" (PDF). Montana State Parks. 2014. p. 22. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
- ^ Tabish, Dillon (May 26, 2013). "Explore: Wayfarers State Park". Flathead Beacon. Kalispell Montana. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ Graham, Kenneth L. (2003). Camping Montana. Regional Camping Series. Falcon Guide. p. 42. ISBN 978-0762710782.
- ^ "Harry Horn Native Plant Garden". Flathead Core. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
- ^ Lomax, Becky (2015). "55. Wayfarers State Park". Montana, Wyoming, and Idaho Camping. Moon Outdoors. Avalon Travel. ISBN 9781631211270.
- ^ "Four Montana state parks getting new bicycle campsites". MTPR News. Montana Public Radio. February 23, 2016. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
External links
edit- Wayfarers State Park Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
- Wayfarers State Park Trail Map Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks