Flathead National Forest
| Flathead National Forest | |
|---|---|
The North Fork Road located in the Flathead National Forest. | |
| Location | Montana, USA |
| Nearest city | Columbia Falls, Montana |
| Coordinates | 48°02′N 113°48′W / 48.033°N 113.800°W |
| Area | 2,404,935 acres (9,732.43 km2) |
| Established | February 22, 1897 |
| Governing body | U.S. Forest Service |
| Website | Flathead National Forest |
The Flathead National Forest is a national forest in the western part of the U.S. state of Montana. The forest lies primarily in Flathead County, south of Glacier National Park. The forest covers 2,404,935 acres (3,758 sq mi; 9,732 km2) of which about 1 million acres (4,000 km2) is designated wilderness. It is named after the Flathead Native Americans who live in the area.