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.
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.
Yellowstone National Park contains the largest active geyser field globally, and you will want to watch Old Faithful erupt. It is also home to the world's largest herd of wild bison, and you may also see bears, wolves, and moose. There are many exciting trails to explore, including some leading to waterfalls.
Grand Teton National Park is a great place for a paddling adventure on Jenny Lake. Consider taking a ride on the shuttle boat before taking the short hike to see Hidden Falls. You will find numerous scenic drives in this park. One of the best is Inspiration Point, where you can see miles on a clear day. History lovers will want to explore the buildings in Mormon Row Historic District.
Glacier National Park is right across the river from Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park. Together, they make up Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, which is the first international peace park. Take the two-hour drive along the Going to the Sun Road to enjoy this park's scenic beauty. Walk along this park's cliffs by following the 11-mile Logan Pass Trail, which is a loop trail.
Bannack State Park is about 100 miles southeast of Darby. This park was the site of Montana's first major gold rush, and you will want to explore the 50 historic buildings. Take a summertime guided tour, leaving from the visitor's center. Historical reenactments are a frequent occurrence. You will also want to check out this park's campground.
Salmon Lake State Park is a fantastic place to start exploring Clearwater River's chain of lakes. While many come to this park to see its wide variety of bird species, others come to go fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brown, brook and bull trout, largemouth bass, white mountain whitefish, kokanee salmon, yellow perch, and northern pike. The smooth waters in the lake make it a terrific place for a paddling adventure.
Celebrate the time that Lewis and Clark spent in this area by stopping at Sacajawea's Rest Park to see the statue of Sacajawea with her son on her back. Jim Demetro, who made this life-size statue, also made the same statue for the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park. The figure is in a beautiful grassy area, so it is a terrific place for a picnic.
Missoula is about 60 miles north of Darby, and there are many terrific campgrounds in the Missoula area. If you love to swim and play miniature golf, consider Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort, which features a heated pool and miniature golf course. You will love the old-time country and bluegrass musicians who often perform at Jim & Mary's RV Park in the summer. Rent a bike at Missoula KOA Holiday to explore the area; then, come back to play in the pool and get a snack at the camp store.
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 Darby, 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 Darby?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Darby 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 Darby?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
