Hungry Horse Reservoir
17 mi southeast · Bureau of Reclamation
Hungry Horse Dam is on the South Fork of the Flathead River, 15 miles south of the west entrance to Glacier National Park and 20 miles northeast of Kalispell, Montana.
Outdoors
Snow play and winter sports near Whitefish
Places near Whitefish for sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and winter sports when there’s snow.
6places for snow and winter sports
17 mito the closest
3within 30 miles
Good to know: Carry tire chains in winter, check road and avalanche conditions, and expect parking or Sno-Park permits at popular spots.
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Star Meadows Guard Station
17 mi west · USDA Forest Service
The Star Meadows Guard Station has all the rustic feel of a remote Forest Service cabin while still being accessible by paved road from Whitefish.
Ben Rover Cabin
23 mi north · USDA Forest Service
Ben Rover Cabin is located 35 miles north of Columbia Falls, perched near the Wild and Scenic Flathead River.
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Within 30 miles (3)
Hungry Horse Reservoir
Hungry Horse Dam is on the South Fork of the Flathead River, 15 miles south of the west entrance to Glacier National Park and 20 miles northeast of Kalispell, Montana.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
- Water sports
Star Meadows Guard Station
The Star Meadows Guard Station has all the rustic feel of a remote Forest Service cabin while still being accessible by paved road from Whitefish.
- Biking
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
Ben Rover Cabin
Ben Rover Cabin is located 35 miles north of Columbia Falls, perched near the Wild and Scenic Flathead River.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Wildlife viewing
- Winter sports
30 to 75 miles (1)
Flathead National Forest
- Biking
- Camping
- Fire Lookouts/Cabins Overnight
- Hiking
- Horse Camping
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Off-highway vehicles
75 miles and farther (2)
Kootenai National Wildlife Refuge
Nestled beside the Selkirk Mountains of northern Idaho, this 2,774 acre refuge provides diverse habitats for a large variety of wildlife including moose, elk, deer, bear, otter, bald eagles, and migratory waterfowl such as mallards,…
- Biking
- Birding
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Nature education
- Photography
Pishkun Reservoir
Pishkun Dikes and Reservoir are part of the Sun River Project. The Reservoir is an offstream storage reservoir, about 15 miles northeast of Gibson Dam and is formed by 8 earthfill dikes with heights ranging from 12 to 50 feet and an…
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Picnicking
- Winter sports
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Whitefish. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for snow play near Whitefish?
Hungry Horse Reservoir (Bureau of Reclamation), about 17 miles southeast of Whitefish as the crow flies. Next are Star Meadows Guard Station (17 mi) and Ben Rover Cabin (23 mi).
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including USDA Forest Service, Bureau of Reclamation, Fish and Wildlife Service. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.