FLATHEAD LAKE STATE PARK - FINLEY POINT UNIT
FLATHEAD LAKE STATE PARK - FINLEY POINT UNIT 490 North Meridian Road
Kalispell, Montana 59901
Phone:
406-887-2715Reservations:
406-751-4577
Finley Point is located in a secluded, mature pine forest near the south end of Flathead Lake. Finley Point offers 16 sites with fire ring and grills, campfire wood, utilities, boat slips, boat mooring, boat sewage dump, picnic tables, trash cans, drinking water, and a golf course. There are three museums nearby in Polson. The site is disabled accessible, has vault toilets and 4 tent spaces. The elevation is 2,895 feet and includes 24 acres of land. RV/trailer size is limited to 40 feet in length, and a joint state/tribal fishing license is needed for fishing at this park. Deer are often seen in winter but move to higher ground during the summer months. The kokanee salmon and lake trout fishing off Finley Point is often excellent.
Day-UseFishingyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
1. Finley Point Unit offers a designated swimming area in Flathead Lake.
2. The lake's clear waters provide excellent visibility for swimmers.
3. No lifeguards are on duty, so swim at your own risk.
4. Swimming is allowed during park hours from 7 AM to 10 PM daily.
5. Water shoes are recommended due to the rocky shoreline and bottom of the lake.
6. The water temperature can be chilly even in summer months; wet suits may enhance comfort levels while swimming.
7. Children should always have adult supervision when near or in the water.
The Finley Point Unit offers a variety of boating options. It has a boat ramp that allows for easy access to the water, and there are 16 slips available in its marina where boats can be docked overnight. The park is known as an excellent location for sailing due to consistent winds across the lake's surface. Fishing from your boat is also popular with several species such as yellow perch, whitefish and northern pike found within the waters.
Finley Point offers fishing opportunities in the pristine waters of Flathead Lake. Anglers can catch trout, whitefish and yellow perch. The park also provides a boat ramp for easy lake access. Fishing is available year-round with ice-fishing popular during winter months.