Missoula KOA

The Great Outdoors

For adventure seekers and nature lovers, Lolo National Forest will be the highlight of a vacation with RV rentals in Missoula County. Popular with both locals and tourists, this national forest covers approximately two million acres and offers a huge range of recreational activities. From wilderness backpacking to well-kept, multi-use trails, watersports, and winter sports, you can get active in all four seasons when you’re renting an RV near Lola National Forest. The forest’s trail network also provides opportunities for mountain biking, ATV off-roading, and horseback riding. Don’t forget to bring a camera when you hike to the stunning lookout points.From spring to fall, you can canoe, kayak, or tube from the forest’s lakeside recreational areas or paddle along the smaller waterways. Remember to look out for wildlife and rare plant species on the way. During the winter, Lolo National Forest is the prime spot for extreme adventures in the snow. The trails are open for snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling while the Lookout Pass Ski Area is perfect for downhill skiing and snowboarding. The forest even offers scenic driving routes so you can admire the mountain views from the comfort of a Missoula camper rental.After you’ve seen the best of Lolo National Forest, you can visit Beavertail Hill State Park; it’s just 30 miles away when you’re camping at Missoula KOA. This small state park is accessible from Interstate 90 and makes an easy excursion from Missoula. The 63-acre area is surrounded by national forest lands, and the park’s nature trail provides access to hundreds of miles of hiking, biking, and snowshoeing routes. The nature trail itself meanders through a mixture of cottonwoods and pine forest. There are opportunities for swimming, rafting, and boating too as Clark Ford River winds through the forested hills towards Missoula.If you’ve still got a day or two to spare, you can drive your campervan rental to Placid Lake State Park, one of more than two dozen lakes which make up the Clearwater Chain of Lakes. From the lakeside picnic shelters, visitors can admire views of the Clearwater River Valley and the distant peaks of Glacier National Park. The park’s day-use area is also set up with volleyball courts and a boat dock. In the summertime, Placid Lake is an ideal spot for swimming, canoeing, and kayaking. Meanwhile, the quiet season is the best time to watch for bald eagles, osprey, and great blue heron.Pick your favorite recreational activity and start planning your vacation with an RV rental near Missoula KOA.

Explore the Area

There are enough sights and attractions in Downtown Missoula to keep you busy during your vacation. The city itself is hidden between the folds of the Rocky Mountains with multiple art galleries, museums, and theaters to uncover.Missoula is also famous for its diverse shopping facilities, which are divided into four sections. Downtown Missoula is where you’ll find independent stores, galleries, and boutiques. It’s a great place to pick up souvenirs or unique gifts for relatives at home. Meanwhile, in the other three shopping districts, you can find modern shopping malls, high-end brands, and big box stores. If shopping isn’t your preferred pastime then why not sample some local cuisines instead? The city has everything from roadside food trucks to wineries and fine dining.You won’t have time to visit all the museums that Missoula has to offer, but you can start with the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula. It’s located just outside of town with more than 20 historic structures spread across a 32-acre area. The museum prides itself on breathing life into the history of Missoula County. The fort itself dates the back to the late 1800s, and its temporary and permanent exhibitions tell the story of its occupants throughout the following century.Visitors can also dive into Missoula’s Old West traditions, modern culture, and Native American heritage at one of the county’s festivals. There are annual events held in almost every month of the year. Some of the most entertaining events include the Kyi-Yo Pow Wow, hosted in April by the University of Montana, and the Big Sky Documentary Film Festival which takes place in February. During this week-long event, over 100 films are shown at Downtown Missoula’s Historic Wilma Theatre. In August, the Western Montana Fair & Rodeo hosts carnival rides, a beer garden, and local food booths. Likewise, horse racing and rodeos draw crowds from across the state.Whatever time of year you choose to rent a camper near Missoula KOA, you’re sure to return home with a suitcase full of memories.