Communities: Hungry Horse

Just 10 miles west of West Glacier and the entrance to Glacier National Park, Hungry Horse is located on Highway 2, 20 miles east of Kalispell and 15 miles from Glacier International Airport. Whitefish is only 15 miles to the northwest. The Hungry Horse Dam is just 4 miles from town with the beautiful reservoir behind it stretching 25 miles back into the Flathead National Forest and bordering the Great Bear Wilderness Area.

When the post office was built in 1948, Hungry Horse became a destination with an address. The town was named when two draft horses used for logging the area wandered off during the severe winter of 1900. The horses, Tex and Jerry, were found a month later, all scraggly and hungry. You’ll get the picture when you drive into Hungry Horse. Thanks to modern day advertising Tex and Jerry have a little twinkle to their look.

When the federal government began planning to dam the South Fork of the Flathead River, the area was bustling. By the time it was completed in 1952, the flavor of the community changed somewhat from dam construction workers to dam tourists. The Best Dam Town in the West beckons many to view the structure and the reservoir created 50 years ago. Boating, camping, fishing, hiking, backpacking, and mountain biking has become a favored pastime in Hungry Horse. It’s also a great jump off to the Great Bear Wilderness areas to the south and the sparkling Flathead River on the north. Snowmobiling dominates the scene when the snow begins to fall. More than 200 miles of groomed trails and limitless play areas make Hungry Horse a snowmobiler's dreamland. If you prefer the solitude of winter entertainment, the area around Hungry Horse and up into Glacier Park provides cross-country ski trails and miles of skiing in the back country.

Don’t forget the huckleberries. Huckleberry shakes, huckleberry preserves, huckleberry pancakes, huckleberry muffins, huckleberry tortes, huckleberry tea, and huckleberry lotion! You can find huckleberries in Hungry Horse.

The following businesses welcome you to Hungry Horse

Accommodations

Canyon RV Campground and Cabins

9540 Hwy 2 East, Hungry Horse, MT, 59919
406-387-9393
Mail: PO Box 7
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Canyon RV Campground & Cabins is within easy driving and walking distances to local attractions and eateries, including Glacier National Park, Hungry Horse Dam, and the best huckleberry picking in the world! The Flathead River flows at its back door and allows the visitor picnic areas, bird watching, fishing, and relaxing along the shore. 50 amp service is available, as are complete hookups. Clean, hot showers, store, dump station, and a pavilion are also on site. Also 5 cabins are available. Pets on a leash are welcome.

Crooked Tree Motel and RV Park

US Highway 2 West, Hungry Horse, MT, 59919
406-387-5531
Mail: PO Box 190406
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Website: http://home.centurytel.net/~crooked

Conveniently located in downtown Hungry Horse, modern lodging units, kitchenettes, an indoor swimming pool and sauna, 26 shady RV sites, a playground, cable TV, hookups, and pull throughs are available at Crooked Tree Motel and RV Park.

Martin's Vacation Rental

504 5th Avenue South, Hungry Horse, MT, 59919
406-387-5714
Mail: PO Box 190201
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This is a one bedroom, one bath unit with a hide-a-bed in the living room to accommodate 2 additional sleepers. There is a fully equipped kitchen. A large bathroom and comfortable living area provide plenty of room to relax. This is an upstairs unit, the private entrance has a deck. Cable TV. The kitchen features full appliances, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, and dishes. All bedding and towels are provided as well as daily light maid service.

Mini Golden Inns Motel

8955 Highway 2 East, Hungry Horse, MT, 59919
406-387-4313
Mail: PO Box 190460, Hungry Horse, MT, 59919
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Website: http://www.hungryhorselodging.com

Mini Golden Inns Motel features 38 ground level with parking right outside the rooms. Large, comfortable, modern guest lodging is equipped with queen-sized beds, private bathroom, television, telephone, and guest laundry facilities. Full suites are available. Some units have kitchenettes and are handicap accessible with tubs larger than a jacuzzi, and barrier-free showers.