RV Rentals Darby, Montana

Explore Darby, Montana, in an RVshare RV Rental

Darby is a farming community of about 800 people. One of the first settlers in this area was Evelin Matteson, and you will want to visit his hand-hewn cabin, a history museum. The cabin was initially located on Tip Cup Creek's shores and moved to this location in 1959. 

Very nearby, visit the Historic Darby Visitor's Center and Museum. This building served as the Bitterroot National Forest ranger's station from 1937 to 1964, as a high school for two years after the local one burned down, and as a Bitterroot Interagency Hotshot crew building from 1965 until 1990. Inside, you will find displays and artifacts about the national forest, which is an ideal place to go climbing, hiking, fishing, and hunting. 

Before you start on your explorations, you will want to get a great meal. Little Blue Joint is a fantastic place to get ribs, pasta, and steaks, especially on the weekends. Find outstanding customer service at the 406 Saloon Historic Complex, including Big Cat Café, a saloon, outdoor entertainment space, and boardwalk. You may want to start the day with a hearty breakfast at Montana Café.

You will also want to spend time exploring Painted Rocks State Park. The western pine forest is an excellent place for a hike at this location, and you might see elk, mule deer, white-tailed deer, black bear, and moose. You will also want to spend time fishing, boating, and kayaking on the reservoir. 

Events Near Darby, Montana

• Turkey Trot – Work off calories before Thanksgiving by participating in this race. 

• Christmas Tree Lighting - Join the community in lighting the Christmas tree before singing favorite holiday carols. 

• Darby Dog Derby – Watch mushers from throughout the Pacific Northwest race their sled dogs during this festival. 

• Strawberry Days – Eat strawberries, play family games, and listen to live entertainment at this July festival. 

• Last Fridays in Darby – Relax on the last Friday night of each month at this festival in Main Street Park while talking to artists and listening to music.