| | Welcome to Kalispell, Montana! Kalispell is located in the heart of the magnificent Rocky Mountains, in the northwest corner of Montana and about an hour south of the Canadian border. Kalispell is bordered on the west by the Kootenai National Forest and on the east by the Flathead National Forest. Both Forests are known for their glacier-carved mountains and inviting beauty.A half-hour to the east of Kalispell lies the rugged grandeur of Glacier National Park. Fifteen minutes to the south is Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi.Encompassing the valley is the Flathead National Forest - 2.3 million acres of federally protected public land, home to abundant wildlife, including grizzly and black bears, moose, deer, elk, mountain goats, bighorn sheep and wolves.Kalispell enjoys a relatively mild climate: glorious summers with warm days and cool nights and little humidity; golden autumn days turning crisp by late October; winters made for skiing, snowboarding, and ice fishing; and springs with daffodils dusting the valley while fresh snow dusts the surrounding peaks.High mountains to the east and west protect Kalispell from harsh extremes. The valley's many lakes and rivers also tend to moderate temperatures winter and summer.Camping is a favorite activity near Kalispell. Kalispell is a perfect jumping-off point for all your camping adventures. No matter what type of campground you like: tent or RV, developed or primitive, there's a campground near Kalispell that's perfect for you!Do you like geocaching? Kalispell, Montana offers over 470 opportunities for geocaching. When you visit Kalispell, be sure to bring your GPS and look for geocaches near Kalispell. |  | | | |
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