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Great Falls KOA
- 1500 51st Street South
- Great Falls, MT 59405
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On 87-89 southeast edge of city. From I-15 Exit 278 (10th Avenue S), go east to 51st Street.
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Explorers Lewis and Clark portaged the great falls of the Missouri River here as they trekked west. They might never have left if they could have camped at the Great Falls KOA, a lush oasis of trees, flowers and vegetable gardens. Hedges provide privacy for campsites. There isn't a waterpark like ours anywhere in the KOA system, with five slides, interactive spray elements and shady spots to picnic.
>Wake up to a scrumptious pancake breakfast, made with our unique locally grown fresh ground wheat recipe, as well as our signature chokecherry syrup! On summer evenings, you can listen to the "River Town Rounders" play bluegrass and recite cowpoke poetry.
Warm up in the morning with your favorite coffee drink or cool down in the evening with a hand-dipped cone from KOA's new ice cream parlor and koffee korner. You can walk our nature trail or explore it on our evening tractor pulled hayride . Visit the nearby Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail Interpretive Center. Stop by the C.M. Russell Museum and view the works of this famed Western artist,visit four of the five falls or catch a Voyager baseball game.
Campground Amenities
- Basketball, volleyball and horseshoes available for borrowing.
- FREE FIREWOOD! FREE AFTERNOON COOKIES!
- Self-service, convenience foods offered.
- Catering on-site available by a local caterer.
- Planned Activities Available.
- Two large areas available by reservation for Groups, Company Picnics, Reuniuons, Military Clubs, Tours, RV Clubs & Rallies, Motorcycle Clubs
- Food prepared by staff for consumption by the customer at their site or in outdoor seating provided by campground.
- Self Service Laundromat available 24 hours.
Campground Activities
Hiking
Stretch your legs and enjoy the beautiful vistas from our Nature Trail.
Hayrides
Enjoy a tractor pulled hayride around our nature trail! (seasonal)
Vegetable Gardens, Flower Gardens
As our lush gardens ripen and mature, we invite you to pick our fresh vegetables. No flowers, please.
Fireworks Display
We offer two spectacular fireworks displays, one for 4th of July and one for Canada Day.
Camp fires and s'mores
Each site has a fire ring/BBQ and we offer free firewood.
Free Coffee in the mornings and cookies from noon - 8pm!
We offer our guests a free cup of coffee in the mornings and starting at noon yummy cookies til 8:00pm.
We have available, for purchase, cappuccinos, lattes, etc at our koffee bar all from open til close.
Awesome Waterpark
Our waterpark has five features, including 5 slides, a sunflower spray and lots of fun in the sun. There is a 2,800 pound granite sphere on a 2,280 pound base. Water is pumped up through the base into the precision shaped cup the ball rests in. Amazingly, only 20 psi of water lifts the ball enough that it will easily spin in place.
Playground Fun
We have a large playground with unique features to explore.
Local Attractions
Paris Gibson Square
A juxtaposition of elegant 19th century architecture with dynamic exhibitions of contemporary art in seven different galleries and an outdoor sculpture garden. Exhibitions feature notable Montana artists while also examining the work of national and international contemporary artists who have made significant contributions to the art world.
Lewis and Clark National Forest
This forest spreads across thirteen counties, seven mountain ranges, and administers an interpretive center in Great Falls.
Fishing on the Missouri and Smith Rivers
Fishing spots abundant along the rivers. Guides are also avalilable.
Fort Benton - The birthplace of Montana
Explore the Heritage Complex, which includes Historic Old Fort Benton, Then Museum of the Northern Great Plains, The Museum of the Upper Missouri River, The Upper Missouri River Breaks NM Interpretive Center.
Water Playground
Five slides, interactive spary elements, sunny and shady spots to picnic. Two hot tubs as well.
C.M. Russell Museum Complex
View many of this famous western artists painting and sculptures, his home and studio. http://cmrussell.org/
Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
A wonderful way to be explorers, like Lewis & Clark. See their trek from the start to finish.
Giant Springs State Park
Home of one of the most abundant natural springs and shortest rivers (Roe) in the world Great place to view a large variety of bird life.
Gates of the Mountains
Scenic boat tour on the Missouri River. You'll get a look at some of the amazing vistas that Lewis & Clark saw from their canoes. You will not see this from the interstate!
Historic Trolley
Leave the driving to the trolley lady! A great way to explore the intriguing and colorful history, bountiful culture and beautiful scenery of this wonderful community known as Great Falls, Montana. http://www.greatfallshistorictrolley.com
Rivers Edge Trail Walk and Bike
27 Miles along the Missouri, just waiting for you to explore the beauty of the Missouri River on foot or bicycle. http://thetrail.org/
Havre Beneath the Streets
Living history tour of the underground business area (after an 1840s fire destroyed most of the city), depicting the area's wild west frontier history.
Atmosphere
Great Falls KOA has so many trees and beautiful gardens to enjoy as well as a terrific nature trail.
Baseball
For some great ball games, head to Centene Stadium. There you can watch the Great Falls Voyagers, rookie affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. http://www.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t581
City Band Concerts at Gibson Park
The Great Falls Municipal Band provides entertaining concerts every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. late June through mid August at the Gibson Park band shell. 2012is the 118th consecutive year of outdoor performances in the Gibson Park Band Shell. The Municipal Band concerts are enjoyable experiences for all ages!The concerts are free. Bring your own chair or blanket. Concessions and rest rooms are available
Holter Museum of Art
Contemporary art museum in Helena, MT featuring exhibitions of work by internationally known artists. http://www.holtermuseum.org/
Malmstrom Air Force Base Museum and Air Park
Aircraft, bombers, minuteman missile displays and one of the largest collection of military model aircraft displays in the Northwest. http://www.malmstrom.af.mil/library/malmstrommuseum/
Five Fabulous Water Falls
There have been five dams built along a 20 mile stretch of the Missouri river in and near Great Falls. Several of these dams are accessible by walking or cycling the Rivers Edge Trail. They are Black Eagle Falls, Rainbow Falls and Crooked Falls and one fall that is now beneath the surface. The Great Fall is located a short drive away at Ryan Dam . This is a photo of "The Great Falls of the Missouri", just below Ryan Dam.
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park, formerly known as Ulm Pishkun, is an archeological site with possibly the largest bison cliff jump in North America. Native peoples used this site for at least two thousand years prior to Lewis and Clark's expedition through Montana.
Sluice Boxes State Park
Definitely bring a camera when visiting for a day.Remains of mines, a railroad, and historic cabins line Belt Creek as it winds through a beautiful canyon carved in limestone. This rugged area has seen its share of prospectors searching for precious metals, miners, muleskinners, smeltermen, and railroaders building bridges. The Barker mines and the Montana Central Railroad are just a part of the rich history of this park.
Helena -- Montana’s Capital
Beautifully restored State Capital building and historic paintings just a short drive to Helena.
The Fiberglass Herd
Scattered about town are a herd of beautifully painted buffalo, even one that is a "Fishalo" . See how many you can find. Here's a hint, we have one right here at the KOA.
These fiberglass sculptures were done by many artists and auctioned as a fund raiser for the C M Russell Museum
Upcoming Events
Charlie Russell Art Auction
March 16-20, 2012
Ice Breaker Road Race - 4/22/12
Named one of the topp 100 road races in country by Runner's World Magazine! 5 mile road rice, 3 mile road race and 1 mile run/walk. Great for the whole family.
Great Falls Pow Wow -- in May
Crusin' the Drag - 1st Saturday in May
Lots of great vehicles on display on six blocks of Central in downtown.
Lewis and Clark Festival -- in June
First Friday Art Walk
Monthly art walk through downtown and adjacent areas.
Alive @ 5 Downtown Great Falls
Fun, Food, Music and people watching. Various locations in downtown Great Falls. From 1st Thursday in Junt till last Thursday in August
Farmers Market
The Market is held Wednesday and Saturday, from mid-June to late September. Fresh produce, crafts - all for sale in a great outdoor setting.
Spring Fling Hoop Thing - first Saturday in June
As Montana's largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Spring Fling Hoop Thing promotes fun, amateur athletics, sportsmanship and physical fitness in a drug and alcohol-free environment.
Montana State Fair -- July 27 - August 4
Rides! Food! Rodeo!
Art in the Park -- in October
Hunting
Lots of open spaces and beautiful mountains.
Evening Entertainment
Every evening at our large Kamper Kitchen, we offer entertainment with the River Town Rounders, featuring Richard and Diane. This lively show has something for everyone -- Bluegrass, country, folk, gospel and some cowboy poetry. They take requests and Richard is known for his large repertoire. He has made appearances on the David Letterman Show because of his resemblance to the star.
Breakfast
Breakfast is served daily from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. Choose from bacon, eggs, pancakes, french toast, cereal, coffee and juice. Let us do the dishes. Our prices are reasonable and the food is wonderful.
52nd Annual Belt PRCA Rodeo - June
There's nothing like taking in a small town rodeo. And so close to the campground!
Downpour Christian Music Festival - August 17-19
Music from all over the country.
Annual Christmas Stroll
First Friday in December this event to downtown. All shops stay open late.
