Surrounded by lakes, a river, and a dam, Bigfork's businesses are electric power and catering to tourists who visit the east shore of Flathead Lake, the largest freshwater lake west of the Mississippi. The quaint downtown area offers art galleries, specialty shops, and an array of restaurants; lodging options range from small inns to high-end resorts. The Bob Marshall and Swan wilderness areas lie in the town's backyard, with a host of recreational opportunities to choose from. A Ranger District office of the Flathead National Forest is located here.