Fee: Montana residents with $9 registration fee: no daily entrance fee. Nonresidents: $8 per vehicle, $4 walk-in/bicycle. Camping $4-$34 per night.
About this park
The Yellow Bay unit of Flathead Lake State Park is on the east shore of the lake, about 14 miles south of Bigfork, in the heart of the famous Montana sweet cherry orchards. It has a wide, gravelly beach and Yellow Bay Creek, with deep water off the shore. There are five first-come tent campsites with bear-resistant storage lockers. A boat launch, flush and vault toilets, grills, a picnic shelter, and seasonal water are provided, and facilities are ADA accessible. Visitors swim, boat, kayak, canoe, fish, water ski, bird watch, picnic, and photograph. The park lies within the Flathead Reservation, so tribal permits are required for recreation outside the park.
Yellow Bay State Park (Flathead Lake) FAQ
Where is Yellow Bay State Park (Flathead Lake) located?
Yellow Bay State Park (Flathead Lake) is in Bigfork, Montana, at 23861 MT Hwy 35. GPS coordinates: 47.87643, -114.02854. Get directions.
Is there an entrance fee at Yellow Bay State Park (Flathead Lake)?
Montana residents with $9 registration fee: no daily entrance fee. Nonresidents: $8 per vehicle, $4 walk-in/bicycle. Camping $4-$34 per night. Fees can change by season, so confirm with the park before you go.
How do I contact Yellow Bay State Park (Flathead Lake)?
You can call (406) 250-3796 or email yellowbay@mt.gov. The park office can confirm RV site availability, hookups, length limits and current conditions.
Are there RV campgrounds near Yellow Bay State Park (Flathead Lake)?
Yes. The closest RV-friendly campgrounds listed on ParkedRV are:
- Swan Lake Campground (9.2 mi, reservable)
- Murray Bay Campground (Mt) (28.7 mi, reservable)
- Lid Creek Campground (28.7 mi, reservable)
How current is this information about Yellow Bay State Park (Flathead Lake)?
This listing was last updated on October 4, 2026. If something is out of date, let us know and we'll fix it.