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Originally called Flathead Forest Reserve, Flathead National Forest was officially established in 1897 by President Cleveland. The park was merged with Blackfeet Forest Reserve in 1904 and renamed Flathead National Forest. During the early 1900s, the park rangers blazed several miles of trails, most of which are still intact today. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps, backed by President Roosevelt’s New Deal, constructed several offices, buildings, bathrooms, and other structures in this Montana park that are still being used today. One major appeal to Flathead National Forest is the park is virtually untouched. What visitors see today is nearly identical to what people saw 150 years ago (although trees have grown in the interim).
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Getting Outdoors
Encompassing an astounding 2.4 million acres, the opportunities for recreational fun are endless. There are over 2,200 miles of established hiking trails, and if hikers are comfortable striking out on their own, it’s accepted though not recommended due to the rugged terrain. If accidents happen, it’s often challenging to find help in a remote corner of Flathead National Forest. A large portion of these 2,200 miles of trails is shared with horseback riders, ATVs, and bicycles. Fishing is especially good. Fishermen can expect to catch a wide variety of fish, which is largely reliant on the type of waterway they cast a fly into. Rainbow and west slope cutthroat trout are common, as are kokanee, bull trout, northern pike, and yellow perch.
Camping at Flathead National Forest
It’s almost a requirement to rent a travel trailer to visit Flathead National Forest. Commuting from a hotel would otherwise require a very early start. Not to mention, there’s nothing better than stepping out an Airstream rental on an early misty morning to see deer sipping from a nearby creek.
Exploring the Area
As alluring as the sheer wilderness is, don’t overlook the charms of small towns nestled in the Flathead Valley. Few and far apart, renting a motorhome makes traveling from each a painless experience. Columbia Falls, MT, is an old-fashioned ski town. Curl up by a roaring fire in the dining room at one of the dozen distilleries that line the main street or browse the wares of various artists and crafters’ shops. Search for the perfect souvenir to remind you of this idyllic motorhome camping trip.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Flathead River, North Fork, MTFlathead National Forest, MT
- Columbia Mountain Trail, MTFlathead National Forest, MT
- Columbia Mountain Tr. No. 51, MTFlathead National Forest, MT
- Hungry Horse Reservoir Trail, MTFlathead National Forest, MT
- Bailey Lake, MTBitterroot National Forest, MT
- Doris Creek Trail, MTFlathead National Forest, MT
- Going-to-the-Sun Road - West Glacier to Saint Mary Scenic Drive, MTGlacier National Park, MT
- Apgar Lookout Trail, MTGlacier National Park, MT
- Apgar Bike Trail, MTGlacier National Park, MT
- Ousel Peak Trail, MTFlathead National Forest, MT
- CampgroundsLocation
- West Glacier KOA, MTFlathead County, MT
- Emery Bay Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
- Sundance RV Park & Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
- Doris Creek Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
- Lost Johnny Point Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
- Glacier Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
- San-Suz-Ed RV Park & Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
- Lid Creek Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
- Apgar Group Sites Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
- Fish Creek Campground, MTFlathead County, MT
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Recent RV rental reviews in Flathead National Forest
Amancay K.
October, 2025
The RV was perfect for our family of 4! (2 adults, 2 young kids). Our host walked us through everything we needed to do in a wonderfully easy to understand way, and nothing was too complicated. The freedom to just drive around and have the kids be comfortable was great. Highly recommend!
Jeremy T from Guest .
October, 2025
We highly recommend renting from Josh! The car and the sleeping supplies were definitely clean and smelled fresh. We appreciated the demo so we were sure we knew how to set up the tent and use the battery pack. Josh even explained to us how to use the pack to jump the car's battery if necessary. The bed in the tent was very comfortable and big enough to comfortably sleep two people (one of us is 5'3" and the other is 6'). The camping supplies worked great and we had no issues. Josh was super communicative, responsive, and answered our questions, even providing some suggestions for fun things to do around Flathead Lake. Overall, I highly suggest renting Forest, it's the perfect way to explore Montana!
Lori L.
October, 2025
Very good experience overall. John was great to work with and we would definitely book it again.
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