West Glacier KOA

The Great Outdoors

After you book an RV in Flathead County, you can set off in any direction and find absolute bliss in the untamed, pristine landscapes of northern Montana. West Glacier and the rest of Flathead County are truly special, with a great deal of land and parks that you can explore with your campervan rental. Whitefish Lake State Park over by the town of Whitefish is a marvelous place to begin your trip, and quite easy to find. Whitefish is a popular summertime vacation destination, so camping at this convenient state park is a fantastic idea if you want to see the town for itself. This lakefront park has nature trails, swimming areas, beaches, fishing spots, and camping sites for both tent camping and RV camping.Lone Pine State Park just outside of Kalispell is also worth seeing for yourself. This day-use area has no camping facilities, but it does have some stunning nature, brilliant wildlife, and several miles of trails carving through the woods that are ideal for biking, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and riding horseback.Flathead National Forest is a massive presence in the area, covering nearly two and a half million acres of Montana. This mesmerizing wilderness area contains the peaks of the northern Rocky Mountains, ski resorts, lush forests, and lots of campgrounds/recreation areas to make use of. Of course, you can't forget Glacier National Park, the most heavily visited park in the state, and one of the most popular in the entire country. This stunning glacial wonderland is nestled against the Canadian border, with some of the most dazzling landscapes imaginable. This massive park has hundreds of lakes, over 30 active glaciers, two mountain ranges, and tons of fossils left behind over the last hundred million years. There are lots of other places to see when you rent a motorhome near West Glacier KOA.

Exploring the City

If you want to see some city attractions during your travels, Kalispell is perhaps the best place to go with your West Glacier motorhome rental. This fun town has excellent bars and restaurants, shopping streets, and museums to help explore its fascinating history. The Conrad Mansion, built for Charles E. Conrad, is one of many historical landmarks in the small city. The building is beautiful, built to resemble a farmhouse in Normandy, although it now houses an educational museum with fantastic antique furniture.The Museum at Central School and the Hockaday Museum of Art are also great ways to appreciate the culture of Kalispell and Flathead County. The Museum at Central School exists in a refurbished old school, with exhibits concerning the timber industry, the native people in the area, and the pioneers they clashed with over 100 years ago. The Hockaday Museum of Art contains gorgeous artwork made by local artists and Native Americans from the area.If you hope for some time on the snowy slopes of the Rockies, bring your RV rental and your gear to Blacktail or Whitefish, two of the region’s ski and snowboarding resorts. These family-friendly mountains offer a more local feel to them for a perfect day of alpine thrills.