Stay along the Swan River, enjoy daily pickleball at Two Rivers Pickleball Club, and spend your free time discovering everything from Glacier National Park and Jewel Basin to local orchards, wildlife and the charming town of Bigfork.
This isn’t just a pickleball trip. It’s a chance to play, explore, relax and make new friends in one of the most beautiful destinations in the country.
Imagine starting your morning with three hours of pickleball surrounded by the natural beauty of Montana. Afterward, the rest of the day is yours to explore.
Hike mountain trails. Visit Glacier National Park. Take a scenic drive through the Bison Range. Pick fresh fruit at a local orchard. Catch a show at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse. Or simply slow down and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the Swan River.
Our 2027 Bigfork Destination Pickleball Vacation combines organized play with plenty of flexibility, giving you the freedom to create the vacation experience you want.
Guests will stay at The Nest at Swan River, a relaxing retreat in Bigfork featuring river cabins, a five-bedroom house, shared gathering spaces and beautiful grounds.
Wake up to a continental breakfast before heading to the courts, then return after your day’s adventures to unwind with your fellow travelers.
It’s more than a place to sleep. It’s your home base for a week of pickleball, adventure and connection.
Pickleball sessions will be held at Two Rivers Pickleball Club in Bigfork, with scheduled play from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM on Days 2 through 5.
Bring your paddle, court shoes and love of the game. Once the morning session wraps up, your Montana adventure begins.
Whether you come with a friend, partner or on your own, this trip offers an opportunity to meet other pickleball players while sharing experiences both on and off the court.
Arrive, settle into your accommodations and meet your fellow travelers.
4:00 PM: Check-in
6:00 PM: Welcome Dinner at Bigfork Inn
Kick off the vacation over dinner and get ready for the days ahead.
8:30–11:30 AM: Pickleball
1:00 PM: Visit Farmer Dan’s orchard and pick fresh fruit
Afternoon: Optional hiking at Jewel Basin from the Camp Misery Trailhead. Optional Boating on Flathead Lake.
After a morning on the courts, experience a taste of Montana agriculture and mountain scenery.
8:30–11:30 AM: Pickleball
Afternoon: Optional Glacier National Park adventure.
Spend the afternoon exploring one of America’s most spectacular national parks. Mountain peaks, forests, lakes and incredible views make Glacier an unforgettable addition to your Montana getaway.
8:30–11:30 AM: Pickleball
Afternoon: Optional Bison Range excursion
7:30 PM: Optional Bigfork Summer Playhouse performance
Explore the Bison Range and its scenic driving routes, then return to Bigfork for the option of enjoying an evening performance at the Bigfork Summer Playhouse.
8:30–11:30 AM: Pickleball
Afternoon: Free time. Optional Boating on Flathead Lake.
6:00 PM: Farewell Dinner
Spend your final afternoon however you choose before gathering one more time for charcuterie, wine, beer and good conversation.
Enjoy your final morning at the retreat before an 11:00 AM checkout.
Say goodbye to Bigfork and your new pickleball friends, taking home plenty of memories and, hopefully, a few new people to meet on the courts again.
Your Bigfork Destination Pickleball Vacation includes:
One of the best parts of this vacation is the flexibility.
After morning pickleball, choose the activities that interest you most. Optional experiences may include:
Glacier National Park
Spend the day surrounded by dramatic mountain scenery, pristine lakes and some of Montana’s most iconic landscapes.
Optional Boating on Flathead Lake.
Jewel Basin Hiking Area
Lace up your hiking shoes and experience mountain trails and incredible views from the Jewel Basin area.
Bison Range
Experience Montana wildlife and wide-open landscapes along scenic driving routes through the Bison Range.
Bigfork Summer Playhouse
Cap off your day with live theater in downtown Bigfork.
Local Orchard Experience
Visit a local orchard and enjoy the opportunity to pick fresh fruit while experiencing another side of Montana life.
Or skip the itinerary for the afternoon and simply relax. It’s your vacation.
There’s something special about traveling with people who share your interests.
The 2027 Bigfork Pickleball Vacation gives you the chance to spend your mornings playing the game you love and your afternoons discovering a destination you may never have experienced before.
From rallies on the court and hikes through the mountains to shared dinners and evenings along the Swan River, this is the kind of vacation where strangers can quickly become teammates, travel companions and friends.
Pack your paddle. Bring your sense of adventure. Montana is waiting.
