Outdoor Recreation

Outdoor
Recreation

Missoula is filled with things to do in the great outdoors. One could say that outdoor recreation is our specialty.

Missoula is an active city in the Northern Rockies that abuts a national forest, boasts numerous recreation areas, and seems to attract rivers like a fish to a fly. Getting outdoors in Missoula is easy. Deciding what to do may prove a bit more challenging.


Outdoor Recreation


Biking

Missoula offers some of the most exciting biking adventures in the world.


Birding

If you're a bird watcher, you'll love birding in Missoula. Missoula and the surrounding area offer a bevy of fantastic birding-watching sites and opportunities.


Camping

Camping is as close as you can get to really experiencing Western Montana's true beauty. Whether you're looking for public or private campgrounds, or RV Parks, you can find the perfect spot to set up here.

Disc
Golf

Disc golf in Missoula, also known as folf or frisbee golf courses are a great way to leisurely enjoy the great outdoors.


Golfing

Golfing in Missoula offers renowned courses, stunning scenery and affordability. From public to semi-private courses, Missoula, Montana offers some of the most challenging and undeniably beautiful courses in the United States.

Horseback
Riding

Horseback riding in Missoula is one way to do some backcountry exploring. Just you, your horse, and natural wonders all around. If you would prefer to go with a guide, there are outfitters available to put together the perfect pack trip for you.


Outfitters

Get an outfitter to guide you into Missoula's great outdoors for the adventure of a lifetime.

Walking &
Running

Whether running or walking, Missoula has plenty of open space to accommodate with its parks every couple of blocks, its river trail system, or the many walking/running paths in the surrounding wilderness areas.

Water
Activities

While in Missoula during the summer, water activities are an ideal way to cool off. Surrounding rivers and lakes provide plenty of opportunities to kayak, raft, stand-up paddle board and more.

Winter
Activities

Come find fun in the snow in Missoula this year with winter activities like skiing and snowboarding, snowmobiling and even snowshoeing. With all the possibilities, there is no reason to stay inside. Get out there and create your own warmth while having fun at the same time.

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