Hungry Horse Montana MT

With a population of about 900, Hungry Horse is one of a handful of small communities usually overlooked on the way to Glacier National Park, which is located about 10 miles to the east. But Hungry Horse is a worthwhile stop if you want to experience something unique.

Hungry Horse Montana is great for a rest break as you travel through the state. The many roadside stands along the way allow you to try various treats made from native huckleberries. The huckleberry milkshakes are a favorite among visitors.

Before you leave, be sure to visit the Hungry Horse Dam and the 34-mile-long Hungry Horse Reservoir. There is easy access to the reservoir via a road that circles the area. And don't forget to visit one of the many hiking trails in the national forests and wilderness areas.

Hungry Horse Dam is on the South Fork of the Flathead River, 15 miles south of Glacier National Park's west entrance and 20 miles northeast of Kalispell, Montana. The dam was built during the Hungry Horse Project that was designed to provide the surrounding area with hydroelectric power and flood control. The dam is the 10th highest in the U.S., rising to 564 feet.

Head over to the Hungry Horse Dam visitors center for free tours of the dam's crest, in addition to the static and interactive exhibits covering local history and the construction of the dam.

The reservoir is located in the Rocky Mountains about 30 miles from the Continental Divide. It's surrounded by over 25 mountain peaks and stretches about 34 miles long, covering 23,800 acres. Here there are amazing opportunities for fishing, boating, water skiing, and swimming.

Fish species in the water include cutthroat trout, bull trout, and whitefish. The mountains are perfect for big game hunting; some of the small tributaries have their headwaters in nearby alpine lakes. The reservoir is managed by the Flathead National Forest.

Hungry Horse is a community that evolved out of the construction of Hungry Horse Dam during the 1940s and 50s, much like Coram and Martin City.