State Park Yellow Bay State Park

Address 23861 Mt HWY 35
Bigfork, MT 59911 View on Map TripAdvisor Own or manage this business?

Website http://stateparks.mt.gov Email yellowbay@mt.gov Phone 406-982-3034

Overview Service & Activities

About Yellow Bay is in the heart of the famous Montana sweet cherry orchards. Cherry blossoms color the hillsides during spring. In the summer, cherries can be purchased at nearby roadside stands or U-Pick orchards. The park includes Yellow Bay Creek and a wide, gravelly beach. Among its attractions are boating, lake trout fishing, water skiing, bird watching, swimming, camping, and scuba diving. The park is 15 acres in size at an elevation of 2,907 feet. It offers 5 tent sites. There are both flush and vault toilets, a group day-use area, pedestal grills, picnic tables, trash cans, and drinking water. No open fires are allowed, only charcoal. There is a 14 day camping limit during a 30 day period. Boat ramp and dock available. A joint state/tribal fishing license is required at this sit. Campground open May 1 through September 30. A golf course is located nearby in Polson, as well as three museums. Fees are charged for camping and day use.

Contact

MAILING ADDRESS 490 North Meridian Road
Kalispell, MT 59901

CONTACT 406-982-3034

Details

SEASON All Year

SPECIAL DIRECTIONS Yellow Bay State Park is located 15 miles north of Polson on Montana 35. Milepost 17.

SERVICES Boat Launch Parking Pets Allowed Picnic Shelter Public Restroom Toilets Trash Removal Water

ACTIVITIES Bird Watching Boating Camping Canoeing Fishing Group Camping Hiking Motor Boating Nature Photography Picnicking Swimming Tent Camping Water Sport Wildlife Viewing