Scenic State Park Picnic Area

If you’re anywhere near Bigfork and haven’t spent an afternoon here, you’re missing out. The picnic area sits right up against the forest with easy access to the lake, so you’ve got shade from the pines, a water feature for the kids, and actual swimming if the weather cooperates. Restrooms are kept clean, the BBQ grills and picnic tables are well-maintained, and parking isn’t a headache. It works just as well for a big family reunion as it does for a quiet lunch stop on a trail day.