RV Rentals Bigfork, Montana

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Bigfork, MT, grew considerably from a population of 1,421 in 2000 to 4,270 in 2019; the growth demonstrates the discovery of Bigfork as a dynamic vacation destination. Sitting on the northern edge of Lake Flathead and between the Flathead and Swan Rivers, the city offers extensive water activities, miles of hiking trails, and tons of ski slopes within easy driving distance. 

Once a fur trading post, Bigfork adapted to become an agricultural center and is now considered one of the best cherry-producing areas worldwide. In the early 1900s, the town created several sawmills, gathering its raw materials from the neighboring forests. By 1960, many of the slopes were cleared of trees, and ski businesses sprang into existence. Today, Bigfork entertains visitors along its quaint town center where shops and restaurants line the street, such as:

• Showthyme Act II – Showthyme is an eclectic restaurant that produces fine food delivered in an elegant setting. Try the wiener schnitzel or the poached Alaskan halibut for surprising meals that bring people back for more.

• The Echo Café – This restaurant serves breakfast and lunch from an American-based menu that celebrates taste as an art form. Try the exciting cold turkey cranberry sandwich for a lunch.

• Pocketstone Café – This breakfast and lunch restaurant delivers on its promise to use fresh and flavorful ingredients. The pancakes are fluffy and delicious.

While only 60 miles from the northern border with Canada, Bigfork remains uniquely American. It is one of the least-subsidized areas in the country, where individuality is celebrated yet the community fully supports group efforts. 

Events Near Bigfork, MT

• Jurassic Empire – This is an annual event held in Kalispell featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs. The drive-through event is fun for adults and kids alike.

• Fritz Corn Maze – The upcoming Fritz Corn Maze event, held annually in Kalispell, challenges the minds of participants who race through a maze, capturing prizes along the way.

• Big Sky Documentary Film Festival – This film festival's upcoming annual event in Missoula screens over 100 documentary films at the Historic Wilma Theater. The week-long event attracts visitors worldwide to watch obscure movies and judge them for content, scope of purpose, and their impact on the audience.