Woods Bay is a census-designated place in Montana’s Lake County. It sits along the eastern shore of Flathead Lake’s top end and is also known as a state recreation area.
In fact anywhere close to the water is ideal for recreation, not least of all due to the fact that Flathead Lake is the biggest body of natural freshwater between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean.
The small Woods Bay community is in a fine location bordered 14 miles to the north by Bigfork, Kalispell is within 20 miles, and Highway 35, which runs straight through the community, also heads in a southern direction to Polson, which is less than 30 miles away.
It goes without saying that recreation—particularly the water-based variety—is virtually unlimited in the region of the lake and the small community of less than 1000.
Fishing, boating, windsurfing, and swimming are some of the common activities that attract people to the area, although the Woods Bay Recreation Area is really only for day use.
A boat ramp and dock can be accessed at the site, as can restrooms and trailer access up to 30 feet. As the area is close to Bigfork it is also easy to find various shops, restaurants, and other amenities in the local vicinity.
Woods Bay is only a small town but it is still home to a handful of shops and restaurants.
