Columbia Falls

Columbia Falls, Montana, is known as the Gateway to Glacier, being just 15 minutes from Glacier National Park’s west entrance. It’s also 15 minutes from the neighbor communities of Whitefish and Kalispell. This lively and charming community is situated along the scenic Flathead River in the beautiful Flathead Valley not far from Hungry Horse Dam and reservoir. Bad Rock Canyon as well as the Middle Fork of the Flathead River offer incredibly scenic natural locations. Home to locally owned shops, restaurants and a brewery, Columbia Falls offers an authentic, western mountain-town feel with ease of access to state and federal public lands and the lodging and amenities production companies are looking for. It is also home of the valley’s only industrial lumber mill. Noteworthy destinations include the iconic Flathead River Bridge, Blankenship Bridge and gravel bar, the Shepard Memorial Fountain, Dancing Spirit Ranch, Montana Treehouse Retreat, Big Sky Waterpark, Montana Vortex and House of Mystery, and Glacier Ziplines. The Blue Moon Nite Club features impressive taxidermy, including two polar bears and an alligator over the bar.

Visitor + Business Information

Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce

Government

Fire + Safety

Hospitals

Logan Health - Whitefish – 8 miles from Columbia Falls

Transportation

Glacier Park International Airport – 8 miles from Columbia Falls, offering nonstop flights to 18 major U.S. cities, including Los Angeles
Amtrak – 10 miles from Columbia Falls

Population

5,656 (2022)

Elevation

3,087’

Climate

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Average High	34	39	48	56	66	73	85	84	72	55	40	31
Average Low	18	17	25	30	38	44	49	47	40	32	25	17

Public Lands

Accommodations

The Columbia Falls area offers a wide array of accommodations, including bed and breakfasts, chalets, hotels, motels, lodges, resorts, vacation homes and RV parks. Click here for options.