Whitefish

Whitefish, Montana, located at the base of Big Mountain on the shores of Whitefish Lake (sandy beach included), is Big Sky Country’s quintessential mountain town, offering scenic, year-round allure. Whitefish Mountain Resort is a hub for both winter skiing and summer activities, featuring facilitates like the Summit House restaurant at 6,817 feet, which offers unmatched panoramic views via a scenic lift ride like no other around. The resort is known for its “snow ghosts”—massive trees completely sheathed in snow and ice, unique to this resort and perfect for capturing stunning winter footage.

The town itself, surrounded by picturesque Flathead Valley and just 30 minutes from Glacier National Park, features a vibrant downtown with a mix of Old West charm and the modern amenities and robust services production companies seek, plus shops, coffeehouses, restaurants, breweries and distilleries—and a historic clock tower. The Whitefish Trail System, managed by Whitefish Bike Retreat, caters to mountain bikers with 47 miles of trails and 15 trailheads.

Other highlights include two state parks on Whitefish Lake, the historic Tudor-style Great Northern Railway Depot (currently serving as an Amtrak station), and luxury accommodations, like Snow Bear Chalets (slopeside treehouse chalets) and The Lodge at Whitefish Lake, a beautiful, full-service resort hotel on the lake. Additionally, Bar W Guest Ranch offers an award-winning dude ranch location with horseback riding and other authentic ranch activities for the perfect western mountain scene, and the stylish Herb & Omni provides a standout fine dining experience and aesthetic.

You’ll also find convenient lake, federal and state public land access in and around Whitefish.

Visitor + Business Information

Government

Fire + Safety

Hospitals

Logan Health

Transportation

Glacier Park International Airport – 11 miles from Whitefish, offering nonstop flights to 18 major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles
Whitefish Airport
Amtrak

Population

8,915 (2022)

Elevation

3,028’

Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High	31	35	44	55	64	71	82	81	70	54	39	30
Average Low	16	16	23	30	38	45	50	48	40	30	24	17

Public Lands

Accommodations

Whitefish offers a large number and wide array of accommodations, including bed and breakfasts, chalets, hotels, motels, lodges, resorts, vacation homes and RV parks. Click here for options.