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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

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  • Flathead River, North Fork, MTFlathead National Forest, MT
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  • 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

Recent RV rental reviews in Flathead National Forest

Jim R.

October, 2024

Overall, an excellent experience. The trailer was very well equipped, everything worked as expected, and Mike was a pleasure to work with. This is a great trailer and we had no problems at all. Easy pickup, easy drop off. Everything was explained well. Would definitely rent from Mike again!
Elizabeth W.

October, 2024

We had 4 people staying in the RV and had plenty of room. The RV ran perfectly, and had everything we needed. We explored Glacier National park and had a blast. We weren't able to get the WIFI to work (which was a little tricky in the park with no service) but we managed. 10/10 would rent through Mallery again! Thank you for hosting us <3
Garrett E.

October, 2024

Ryan and Lisa were communicative, helpful, and a pleasure to deal with. The RV is well equipped for any adventure. The upgraded battery and Starlink WiFi made it that much better. When we inevitably come back to enjoy Yellowstone we will definitely be reaching out to Ryan and Lisa again!

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