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Hiking around Hungry Horse

November 2, 2020 by Mike

When hiking around Hungry Horse you are in a Ranger District that is located near the western boundary of Glacier National Park and northeast of Flathead Lake. Get driving directions here.

The Hungry Horse Ranger District contains the Hungry Horse Dam and Reservoir – a popular recreation site and important nesting habitat for bald eagles.

Hiking around Hungry Horse

The district also contains a portion of the Jewel Basin Hiking Area, the Middle and South Forks of the Flathead River, and the Great Bear Wilderness.

Baby Moose on the trail.

Hungry Horse Ranger Station is located 22 miles northeast of Kalispell, MT and 10 miles south of Glacier National Park. The telephone number is 406-387-3800 and they are located at 10 Hungry Horse Drive,  Hungry Horse, MT 59919.

A popular campground near Hungry Horse Reservoir is Murray Bay Campground. It is located high in the Rocky Mountains. Less than 30 miles from the Continental Divide, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. The campground is 22 miles south of Martin City on the east shore of Hungry Horse Reservoir. This campground has a 16 day stay limit. Please leash your pets at all times when visiting.

 

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  1. Emery Bay Campground Montana - Go Hike with Mike says:
    March 10, 2021 at 3:19 pm

    […] campground is situated along the massive Hungry Horse Reservoir, which was dammed to provide hydroelectric power and flood control to the area. It is the 10th […]

  2. Murray Bay Campground - Go Hike with Mike says:
    March 10, 2021 at 3:36 pm

    […] Visitors can expect a variety of recreational activities, including, fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, exploring and big game hunting. The campground is 22 miles south of Martin City on the east shore […]

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