The frontier town of Columbia Falls was originally founded in 1889, the same year Montana became the 41st state. The first postmaster’s wife, Margaret Kennedy, chose the name Columbia because of the town’s closeness to the headwaters of the Columbia River. She added falls to the name in order to provide a distinction from the town of Columbus. Land for the town was first purchased by a company from Butte as they believed the Great Northern Railroad was going to build a railway station here. However, the railroad company bypassed Columbia Falls in favor of nearby Kalispell. It was the farming and logging industries that contributed to the growth of the town along with a short stint as a mining town when coal was discovered in the region.
The city is home to four community parks, including the 20-acre River’s Edge Park. The Columbia Falls Community Garden is at the entrance to this park along with multiple walking paths leading to Flathead River. Families come here to enjoy the Big Sky Water Park and the Montana Vortex and House of Mystery.
Montana State Fair - Stop by here in late July and early August for entertainment, a carnival, and the annual Big Sky Pro Rodeo.
Heritage Days Festival - The various festival events take place in Columbia Falls over the last weekend of July.
Market Nights - Thursday nights in Columbia Falls are market nights at the O’Brien’s Co-op.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Columbia Falls, MT, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Columbia Falls?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Columbia Falls from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Columbia Falls?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.