Ronan, Montana, was first the home of Salish and Kootenai Native Americans. These tribes worked hard to stay out of the Nez Perce War and away from early settlers. The government sent Peter Ronan to oversee relationships between the Native Americans and the first settlers, and everyone loved his easy-going nature and honesty. Get a glimpse of what this region of Montana looked like before it was settled by going on a hike in the Mission Mountain Wilderness Area.
Settlers established a small trading post in 1883, and they called the town that started to develop around the post Spring Creek. The city grew more rapidly after the Great Northern Railway arrived, and the government established the first post office in 1894. The government, which had paid to have a sawmill and a flour mill built, insisted on changing the town's name to Ronan. The city became home to several thriving businesses until a devastating fire in a garage destroyed over 50% of it on August 24, 1912. The fire did not deter the business community, and they built back brick buildings while putting a lot of distance between each structure. Head to the Garden of the Rockies Museum to learn more about the wind-swept fire and redevelopment.
While you are exploring this city of about 2,000 people, you will want to eat in some local restaurants. Little Montana Restaurant and Catering is a fantastic place to get hot coffee and a big breakfast to start your day off right. Try Stella's Deli and Bakery at lunch, which is also a great place to pick up fresh-made sandwiches for a picnic. Bring the gang to Pizza Café for an evening of fun.
Harvest Festival – This September festival in Ronan celebrates the harvest through good food, music, and entertainment.
Trail of Bales - About 40 area farmers and others take place in this festival where people decorate hay bales with a new theme each year and leave them on their farms for others to enjoy. Then, people drive by and look at the bales and vote for their favorites.
Good Old Days Festival – This festival in St. Ignatius features a tennis tournament, auction, baking contests, and family games.
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 Ronan, 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 Ronan?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Ronan 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 Ronan?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.