Northwest Montana / Flathead Lake
Woods Bay · Flathead County · Hwy 35 corridor
Community type: An RV park or resort that welcomes tiny homes on wheels and park models on long-term or seasonal sites.
Flathead Lake Resort operates a year-round tiny-living program in Woods Bay with private Flathead Lake beach access, community fire pits, and a small close-knit resident culture on a mid-century lakefront property. The operator explicitly accepts tiny homes on wheels on full-hookup slips (6-month+ extended stays) alongside studio-cabin rentals—ideal for remote workers and seasonal locals who want lake life without lakefront purchase prices.
Site requirements
Park specs & operating terms
Park requirements and operating rules for tiny homes and small cottages at this community. Prefabricated.co profiles are kept current; confirm any detail flagged below with the park before you apply.
Quick-glance park specs
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Power Infrastructure | Full hook-up slips with electric, water, and septic included in rent |
| Waste & Sewer System | On-site septic; utilities bundled in THOW slip pricing per operator |
| Build Certifications | THOW must be road-legal, trailer-built, and registered as an RV meeting applicable RV standards |
| Pet Constraints | Dogs up to 40 lb on studio cabins ($100/mo pet fee + $250 refundable deposit); THOW slips prefer two-pet limit—inquire for exceptions |
Financials & leasing terms
Monthly benchmarks and lease terms—rates and inclusions change, so confirm current pricing before you apply.
Lot rent & monthly fees
THOW FHU slips
$1,000/mo
(5-month minimum) or ~$900/mo on 8+ month agreements (2026)
THOW FHU slips: $1,000/mo (5-month minimum) or ~
$900/mo
on 8+ month agreements (2026)
THOW FHU slips: $1,000/mo (5 month minimum) or ~$900/mo on 8+ month agreements . Longer terms may take priority.
Turn-key & purchase benchmarks
Home price range
$500
security deposit for THOW slip renters
Background check at applicant expense (~
$50
).
Utility inclusions
WiFi, electric, water, and septic included; propane grill on property (propane included)
Lease mechanics
security deposit for THOW slip renters. First and last month rent due around move-in after application approval. Background check at applicant expense (~).
Home specifications & placement rules
Dimensional thresholds
Slip One ~32 ft max (occupied); Slip Two ~24 ft max (2026 opening)
Aesthetic controls & covenants
Mid-century lakefront property with community guidelines; quiet enjoyment expected
Sustainability & permaculture allowances
If you are planning gardens, composting, or solar, confirm what is allowed under park rules—not just municipal code.
Alternative waste systems
Conventional septic—no composting primary waste documented
Off-grid adaptations
Grid-tied utilities standard
Site edibles & gardens
Driftwood campfires and shared outdoor spaces; no private garden program documented
Media & site documentation
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Planning land you own in Flathead County?
Flathead Lake Resort offers managed THOW slips—not fee-simple lakefront ownership. Route into pathway tools if you are comparing pad lease vs. buying Flathead County land.
Pads & tenancy snapshot
Two THOW/RV full-hookup slips: Slip One up to ~32 ft length (occupied); Slip Two up to ~24 ft (opening mid-2026). Road-legal, trailer-registered RV/THOW required. One parking spot per slip; two-person and two-pet preferred limits (ask if more). WiFi, electric, water, and septic included in slip rent.
THOW FHU Slip Two available June 2026 (possibly sooner); Slip One occupied with waitlist timing TBD. Studio cabins mostly booked into 2027. Application, references, and applicant-paid background check required. Text or call (406) 909-0692 for current slip timing.
How you can live here
Key amenities
Amenities reflect what this community offers today. Pet rules, pools, docks, and similar features can change—confirm current policies with the community before you apply.
- Lakefront
- Waterfront / marina
- Pet-friendly
- RV-style hookups
- Laundry
Stewardship disclosures
Strict no-smoking/no-drug policy on all cabins and grounds. Community agreements and respectful-neighbor expectations enforced. THOWs must be built on a trailer and registered as an RV per operator rules. Daytime Hwy-35 traffic audible on property—confirm fit on tour. Not the same as the unverified “Flathead Lake Tiny Home Community (Polson)” aggregator listing.
Operators update rules frequently. Confirm recorded covenants, county zoning, HOA restrictions, occupancy rules, and insurance requirements for your home type before you move.