Holland Lake Lodge prospective buyers propose no changes to authorized facilities

The Flathead National Forest announced the acceptance of the special use authorization application for Holland Lake Lodge, allowing the potential buyers, Eric Jacobsen and Thomas Knowles, to operate the lodge within the existing footprint and facilities.

Acceptance of the application initiates environmental analysis as required under the National Environmental Policy Act, including the opportunity for comment.

Comments are now being accepted and can be submitted until 11:59 p.m. MT on May 7, 2025.

“Holland Lake Lodge has provided a unique recreation opportunity for national forest visitors for one hundred years,” said Forest Supervisor Anthony Botello. “The resort has served as a destination for forest visitors to enjoy the Flathead National Forest and I look forward to working with the new owners and community to continue this opportunity into the future.”

To submit a comment or for more information about the application, please visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/projects/flathead/landmanagement/projects and select Holland Lake Lodge Special Use Permit Issuance Proposal.

Source: Flathead National Forest

Photo: Megan Strickland Sacry

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