Tipi
- Swan River Inn

- May 23, 2019
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 20, 2019
Experience a more glamorous kind of camping in our luxurious tipi.
Living the American Indian lifestyle is an experience you must treat yourselves to in Montana. This 24 foot tipi at our location on Flathead Lake five miles south of Bigfork offers only the best.
The queen bed is decked out with Native American bedding, the floor is covered with bear rugs and hand loomed carpets, Paintings of Native American dancers from Arlee, Montana, head dresses and other Indian artifacts are displayed on the canvas walls of the tipi.
There is electricity to the tipi, while the bathroom with full shower, sink and toilette are only 50 feet away. There are two outdoor sitting areas, one next to the tipi with a fire pit, and a covered one for dining with picnic table and coffee maker, toaster and microwave.
Tipi also has coffee maker, microwave, toaster, heater and fan, electricity and lights.
Enjoy the view from every area on this 5 acre retreat.
Available only May through September. $95 nightly.
CALL TO RESERVE: 406-261-2328



This description of the tipi experience at Swan River Inn makes camping sound way more luxurious and fun than I ever thought. I like how it explains that you get real comforts like a queen bed, electricity, a covered dining area and even a nearby bathroom, because it shows this isn’t just roughing it its glamping with style. The details about the Native American‑style bedding, the bear rugs, and the overall setup give a good picture of what you’re signing up for, and the fact that you can enjoy the view from every area sounds really relaxing. It’s clear that someone put thought into making this a unique retreat rather than just another place to sleep, and I can totally…
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I was fortunate enough to stay in a luxury tipi near Flathead Lake last summer, and it was truly magical! The blend of Native American aesthetics with modern comforts created an unforgettable experience. Waking up to stunning Montana views while wrapped in authentic bedding was surreal. The evening campfires under starry skies created perfect moments for storytelling and reflection. If you're looking for a unique vacation that combines nature with comfort, I highly recommend trying glamping in a tipi. After a day of exploring, it was relaxing to unwind playing Block Blast on my tablet before falling asleep to the peaceful sounds of nature.