Wayfarers State Park facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Wayfarers State Park
Flathead Lake with Wayfarers State Park on the opposite shore below the Swan Range
Wayfarers State Park Location in Montana
Location	Flathead County, Montana, United States
Nearest town	Bigfork, Montana
Area	67 acres (27 ha)
Elevation	2,923 ft (891 m)
Established	1969
Visitors	158,961 (in 2016)
Administrator	Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks
Website	Wayfarers State Park

Wayfarers State Park is a 67-acre (27 ha) public recreation area overlooking Flathead Lake, one-half mile south of Bigfork, Montana. The state park hosts the annual Northern Rockies Paddlefest at Wayfarers State Park, which in 2013 attracted over 200 participants. In 2016, nearly 160,000 individuals visited the park.

Flora and fauna

The canopy is dominated by pine and fir trees, beneath which bloom seasonal wildflowers. 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

Activities and amenities

The park offers 30 campsites and a boat ramp. Visitors may access the boat ramp for aquatic activities, and fisherman may fish the waters of Flathead Lake. 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.