Communities: Columbia Falls
In the heart of the Flathead Valley, Columbia Falls is located on Highway 2, 15 miles northeast of Kalispell and 17 miles west of Glacier National Park. Herein lies the real life conundrum! There are literally dozens of choices ... and never enough time. What’s first? Spend time in town (plenty of good reasons here), explore Glacier National Park, check out Flathead Lake or go to Big Mountain Ski Resort?
Columbia Falls is the gateway to the Flathead Rivers where the three forks of the Flathead River are part of the Nation's Wild and Scenic River System. If you are thinking of fly fishing, whitewater rafting or a scenic float trip, the vantage points are numerous along the almost 225 miles of river.
Not only is Columbia Falls "The Gateway to Glacier National Park", it is the pathway to a rustic and scenic alternative route to GNP at the Camas Creek Park Entrance. County Road 486, also called the North Fork Road, follows along the North Fork of the Flathead River. It is about 20 miles to Camas Creek Park entrance. Be aware, however, that the last nine miles of this roadway are not currently paved.
The City of Columbia Falls maintains approximately 28 acres of park land. Developed parks include baseball and soccer fields, picnic areas and playgrounds and a waterfall and bandshell. The City operates the Pinewood Family Aquatic Center, a 25 meter competitive swimming pool and a leisure pool with several fixed play features. In and around Columbia Falls, you'll find year round attractions, accommodations, and dining with honest Montana flavor and value. Outdoor recreational opportunities include many beautiful golf courses, a waterslide park that provides a fun-filled day for the entire family in the summer, and miles of groomed snowmobiling trails provide a winter playground for the family during the winter months.
Columbia Falls is home to a variety of industrial businesses, including Columbia Falls Aluminum Company, Plum Creek and Stoltz Land and Lumber. The residents pride themselves on maintaining the "small town" family-oriented character, which is the backbone of this community. Welcome!
The following businesses welcome you to Columbia Falls
Accommodations
Bad Rock Bed and Breakfast Inn
480 Bad Rock Drive, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912
406-892-2829
Mail: 480 Bad Rock Drive, Columbia Falls, MT 59912
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Website: http://www.badrock.com
Bad Rock Bed and Breakfast Inn has been selected as one of the top 12 inns by Country Inns Magazine. Inspected and approved by AAA and the Montana Bed and Breakfast Association, we offer three beautiful guest rooms in our house, which is furnished with a mix of Asian and contemporary decor'. Outside are four rooms in two exquisite square-hewn log buildings with white gas log fireplaces and beautiful, handmade lodge pole pine furniture. The newest addition is Swan Mountain Cabin with a king bed upstairs and living space down. It seems so quiet and remote on our ten private acres of rolling fields and evergreen grooves yet we're just minutes away from Glacier National Park, Kalispell, the Amtrak station, Glacier International Airport and seven golf courses.
Columbia Mountain Cabins
980 Jensen Road, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912
406-892-3005
Mail: 980 Jensen Road
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Website: http://www.columbiamountaincabins.com
Five cabins are situated within 400-year-old Tamarack and Ponderosa Pine trees. Each cabin has a view to the open pastureland, Columbia Mountain or the trout pond. Built in 1991, the cabins each offer a kitchenette with all the utensils, a barbecue grill, and a picnic table. A separate building provides full kitchen services, laundry and separate restrooms/showers for men and women. Linen and bath towels are provided at no extra charge
Meadow Lake View Bed and Breakfast
180 Meadow Lake Drive, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912
406-892-0900
Mail: 180 Meadow Lake Drive
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Website: http://www.meadowlakeviewbandb.com
Each of the four spacious rooms at Meadow Lake View Bed and Breakfast has a queen size bed, a TV/VCR, telephone line, and it's own private bathroom. Fran and Nando Marolt have combined their European heritage with an American style of tradition to ensure you will have a magnificent stay. In the morning enjoy a European style breakfast. Our house specialty includes French Crepes filled with home made huckleberry jam or one of our other flavors.
Smoky Bear Ranch Bed and Breakfast
4761 Smoky Bear Lane, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912
406-387-4249
Mail: 4761 Smoky Bear Lane
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Website: http://www.smokybear.com
Smoky Bear Ranch Bed and Breakfast is nestled along the western edge of the rugged Rocky Mountains of Glacier National Park. The main lodge built entirely of native cedar and pine, is situated on a slight hill overlooking a pond that is frequented by wildlife. From its natural open beam ceiling, native rock hearth and warm wood stove to the trophy elk mount, the main room in the lodge offers an Old West atmosphere. Guest rooms feature their own private bathrooms. Furnished with a queen sized lodge-pole pine bed and furniture, each is unique and inviting.
Outfitters
Northern Rockies Outfitters, Ltd.
270 Bayou Road, Columbia Falls, MT, 59901
406-756-2544
Mail: 270 Bayou Road, Columbia Falls, MT 59901
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Website: http://www.northernrockiesoutfit.com
Northern Rockies Outfitters, Ltd. offers guided float trips with fly fishing instruction in the spring, summer and fall. Choose between half day or full day fishing trips on the Flathead, Clark Fork, Blackfoot and Missouri rivers. Equipment, guide and lunches are included. We also offer guided hikes and stream fishing in which we hike and do some stream fishing near Glacier National Park. Finally, guided hunting on private land with Northern Rockies Outfitter include archery elk, deer and antelope hunting as well as rifle hunts for deer, elk, antelope, bear and mountain lions.