FAQ: How Do You Get To Wild Horse Island Montana?

To access Wild Horse Island by canoe or sea kayak, drive 29 miles south from Kalispell on Highway 93 to Dayton Yacht Harbor for a 90-minute paddle to the island. Warning: It’s a windy journey. By power or sailboat, you can launch from over 20 access sites, state parks, or marinas, most commonly from Big Arm State Park.

Can you go on Wild Horse Island?

Wild Horse Island has been a landmark since the Kootenai Indians were reported to have used it to pasture horses to keep them from being stolen by other tribes. The park does not provide transportation to Wild Horse Island. This is a day-use only park; camping is prohibited.

How long does it take to kayak to Wild Horse Island?

You can kayak to Wild Horse Island from Dayton Yacht Harbor. It’s a two-mile paddle across windy waters to Skeeko Bay, which can take anywhere from 50-90 minutes depending on the paddler.

Is Wild Horse Island worth it?

Wild Horse is not the easiest place to get to, but it is worth the boat ride. There are a few beaches along the shore to land the boat and get out to explore the island. We had a nice picnic on the shore and I would recommend taking all the stuff you need to enjoy a nice lunch in the park.

Can you hike on Wild Horse Island?

Today the Montana State Park is home to a herd of wild horses, Big Horn sheep, Mule Deer and Bald Eagles. An hour or two on a hiking trail accessible to almost anyone who is ambulatory is bound to provide for numerous opportunities to view and photograph wildlife.

Where can I dock Wild Horse Island?

When visiting Wild Horse Island please be aware it includes private properties along parts of the perimeter of the island. There is no public dock on the Island. Visitors are encouraged to use Skeeko Bay on the northwest side of the island. There are ample trails and rest room available at Skeeko Bay.

How do you get a wild horse to come to you?

Call them all from the pasture into a corral using a consistent signal, such as a whistle, and rewarding them for coming. Catch the most willing horse first, and give her a scratch or a treat. Then work your way through the horses until you get to the one you want.

Where is the Wild Horse Island?

Wild Horse Island State Park | Montana. At 2,160 acres, Wild Horse Island is the largest island in a freshwater lake west of Minnesota. Wild Horse Island has been a landmark since the Salish-Kootenai Indians were reported to have used it to pasture horses to keep them from being stolen by other tribes.

Can you kayak in Lake McDonald?

Lake McDonald in Glacier National Park offers many days of calm water that beg for a self-guided expedition on a paddleboard, kayak, canoe, or rowboat! At the Two Medicine Boat Dock, rowboats, canoes, single and double kayaks are available to rent.

Where can I launch a kayak on Flathead Lake?

Drive to the North Flathead Launch in Somers, MT (15 miles south of Kalispell). Launch the kayaks and head south towards the yacht club. Once past the yacht club, paddle eastward, you should come upon a wooden shack, a number of wooden poles, and an island.

Is there a monster in Flathead Lake?

The Flathead Lake Monster People describe a large eel shape creature that is 20 to 40 feet long. It is round, brown to blue-black in color, and has very obvious steel-black eyes and undulating hips. Others have identified it as a large-sized fish from 6 to 10 feet in length.

Where are the most horses in Montana?

The Montana State University Department of Animal and Range Sciences estimates that in the State of Montana are between 150,000 and 180,000 horses. Montana is home to one herd of wild horses which is located in the Pryor Mountains south of Billings along the Montana-Wyoming border.

Who owns Wildhorse?

$1.75 million – a fraction of its appraised value – and with the help of Nature Conservancy and the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, Wild Horse finally came under public ownership. Since 1978, it has belonged to the people of Montana.