Top Lakeside Venues

• Spaces for 100-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space
• 1 Waterfront

Spruce Lodge at Glacier Camp sits on the western shore of Flathead Lake in Lakeside, Montana, where the Rocky Mountains descend to the shores of the largest freshwater lake west of the Great Lakes. The 20,000-square-foot log cabin lodge, built in 2004, provides year-round indoor space for weddings, family reunions, corporate retreats, and celebrations, with outdoor ceremony options among the property's native pines. The lodge's dining room accommodates up to 200 guests for receptions and seated dinners, while two conference rooms offer additional gathering space for smaller groups. More than 10,000 square feet of wraparound deck extends the event footprint outdoors, with panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains. In-house catering is available for all events, and 13 guest rooms with private baths allow groups of up to 69 to stay on-site.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Best Western Plus Flathead Lake Inn & Suites is a full-amenity hotel in Somers, Montana, situated in the Flathead Valley near Flathead Lake and the Swan Mountain Range. The property serves as a welcoming base for weddings, group gatherings, and special celebrations, with Glacier National Park a short drive away. On-site amenities include an indoor heated pool and hot tub, a 24-hour fitness facility, complimentary breakfast buffet, free high-speed WiFi, a business center, and a rentable gathering area with a pool table available for private use. All rooms come equipped with in-room Keurig coffee makers, microwaves, and mini fridges, and the property is 100% smoke-free with pet-friendly accommodations available. Event parties looking for additional space can book the Presidential Suite, which features a kitchenette, a separate lounge area, and a private balcony with views of Flathead Lake and the Swan Mountain Range. The hotel offers free on-site parking with options for trucks and RVs, and is located approximately 30 minutes from Glacier Park International Airport.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Averill's Flathead Lake Lodge is an all-inclusive dude ranch and destination event venue set on nearly 2,000 acres along the shores of Flathead Lake in Bigfork, Montana. Founded by Les Averill in 1945 and now operated by the third generation of the Averill family, the property has welcomed guests, reunions, and celebrations for over 75 years. The lodge offers full ranch buyouts for destination weddings — available Thursday through Sunday in May, June, September, and October — as well as corporate retreats, family reunions, and special events. Couples and groups choose from multiple ceremony and reception sites across the property, with custom menus crafted by the executive chef from local and seasonal ingredients. All-inclusive packages bring the full ranch experience to event guests: horseback riding, sailing on Flathead Lake, mountain biking, fly-fishing, and dedicated children's programming. Accommodations range from rooms in the historic South Lodge — a 1930s-era log building — to multi-bedroom cabins and suites, with airport shuttle service available from Glacier Park International Airport, a scenic 30-minute drive away.

• Spaces for 100 Guests

Mountain Lake Lodge is a lakeside property in Bigfork, Montana, set on the western shores of Flathead Lake with panoramic views of the lake and the Rocky Mountains beyond. The lodge sits five miles south of Bigfork village, roughly 40 minutes from Glacier National Park and 30 minutes from Glacier International Airport. The property offers 30 fireplace suites, each with a private deck, alongside year-round outdoor hot tubs, an infinity pool, and a putting green. On-site dining is available through Riley's Pub & Sports Bar, which brings upscale pub fare to the lakeside setting. For private events, the lodge hosts weddings, conferences and retreats, milestone celebrations, and group gatherings across all seasons. Event services include sound and seating coordination, gourmet food and beverage service, and on-site lodging for guests. A private conference room adjacent to the Fireplace Room and Jest Gallery is available by the hour, while the game room accommodates smaller parties in a self-contained setting.

• Spaces for 95 Guests