The history of Libby dates back more than 8,000 years to when the first indigenous peoples arrived in the area. The earliest known American settler, David Thompson, arrived in the 1800s. Like much of Montana, early economic activity included fur trading, railroad construction, mining, and logging. In 1867, miners flocked to Libby Creek, but it was deserted by the 1870s. In 1892, with the arrival of the Great Northern Railway, the town moved downstream, and the name was shortened from Libbysville to Libby. With a population of approximately 2,800 residents, Libby is a great place for those looking for a few amenities in the midst of miles and miles of wilderness.
Although Libby is a tiny town, it benefits greatly from the many natural wonders surrounding it, which draw flocks of tourists each year. Most notably, nearby Kootenai Falls draws a huge number of visitors, perhaps partially due to the area having been featured in major motion pictures such as 1994's "The River Wild" and 2015's "The Revenant."
Kootenai River Stampede: Held every summer for nearly 20 years, the Kootenai River Stampede offers a professional rodeo, beer garden, food vendors, craft vendors, and kids' events.
Libby Logger Days: Held each June for nearly six decades, Logger Days offers four days of family fun celebrating the logging heritage of the Libby area, including a carnival, live music, logging events, other family-friendly events, fireworks, and a 10-kilometer run.
Montana's Longest Table: Every year in June, Montana’s Longest Table is an event held in Lewistown which features a Montana-style dinner created from food grown in the state.
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 Libby, 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 Libby?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Libby 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 Libby?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.