Though Malta is a small community of 1,860 residents, its location on the doorsteps of Canada makes it a popular place to stop and enjoy Montana’s high plains vistas. The town began as a railroad stop along the United States' upper reaches that helped link the northern states. Malta enjoys its status as the largest community for over a hundred miles in every direction amongst several hamlets.
The most significant draw in Malta is the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum and Field Station, which hosts one of the most complete fossilized dinosaurs worldwide. The brachylophosaurus fossil was discovered about 20 miles north of Malta. Several amenities welcome travelers to Malta, including gift shops, tour businesses, and restaurants:
Hitchin’ Post Cafe - Visitors come to the Hitchin’ Post first thing in the day for its excellent breakfast fare. There is something about the crisp Montana air that makes the traditional breakfast of bacon, eggs, and hashbrowns special.
Great Northern Restaurant - This restaurant serves diner food with a unique twist. The lunch portions of fresh-caught trout are cleaned and cooked fresh from local creeks.
Stockman Bar and Grill - The Stockman Bar and Grill menu is the most varied in Malta. Specials such as Thanksgiving turkey, Christmas ham, St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, and the Fourth of July corn-on-the-cob are a treat for visitors and residents alike.
Milk River Indian Days - Held on the fourth weekend in July, Milk River Indian Days highlights Native American dancers and drummers invoking the sounds and sights of ancient celebrations.
Wadopana Pow-Wow Celebration - Always celebrated during the first weekend of August, the Wadopana Pow-Wow Celebration, held in Wolf Point, Montana, is the oldest Native American traditional gathering in Montana. Open to everyone, the celebration features three days of fun children’s games, the formal naming of those coming of age, and pony races.
Ashland Labor Day Pow-Wow - On the Northern Cheyenne Native American Reservation, the Cheyenne tribes gather every Labor Day to celebrate their people's past, present, and future. Everyone is invited to see colorful dancers, hear traditional drummers, and watch skilled riders perform incredible feats of agility and strength.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park lies 281 miles southeast of Malta in North Dakota. The park covers over 70,000 acres of varied landscapes, including sections of the Little Missouri River, badlands, and wide-open prairies.
Glacier National Park is located 334 miles west of Malta. The park is nicknamed the “crown of the continent” because of its high elevations and 35 glaciers. Visitors find over 700 miles of hiking trails that lead to spectacular views, mountain lakes, and high mountain peaks.
Yellowstone National Park, one of the most famous parks in the system, lies 334 miles southwest of Malta. The park features incredible wildlife, dazzling lakes, wild streams, and fantastic geyser activities, such as the dependable “Old Faithful” spout.
Located 224 miles east of Malta, Lewis and Clark State Park is a 490-acre area sitting on the upper reaches of Lake Sakakawea, the largest reservoir in North Dakota. Visitors enjoy water activities beside an incredible range of wildlife inhabiting a natural prairie landscape.
Sitting 336 miles southwest of Malta. Missouri Headwaters State Park marks the official beginnings of the Missouri River. The Three Forks of the Missouri National Historic Landmark is included in the park, commemorating a local campsite of the Lewis and Clark Exploratory Expedition.
Little Missouri State Park sits 306 miles east of Malta. The park has a rustic feel generated by its rolling hills, picturesque streams, and miles of badlands.
Several Montana landmarks are reachable from Malta. Bear Paw Battlefield, the location of the surrender of the Nez Perce Native American Tribe after a brilliant 1,100-mile running fight for freedom, is only 67 miles east of Malta. The story of the struggle and quest for independence still inspires many today.
Another famous landmark in Montana is Pictograph Cave, located near Billings, Montana, 207 miles south of Malta. The National Monument commemorates the habitation of this cave complex by Native Americans for thousands of years. The pictographs left by these people display their reliance on the hunt for survival.
First Peoples Buffalo Jump State Park sits 287 miles southwest of Malta. Archeological evidence points to the repeated use of these cliffs as tools for hunting buffalo — a staple on which local Native Americans depended for food, skins, and ceremonial gear.
The 7th Ranch RV Park is in Garryowen, Montana, about 265 miles south of Malta. It offers 90 RV pull-through full-hookup campsites with Wi-Fi and cable TV connections. The campsites are large enough to handle any RV with room to spare. Showers and restrooms are available for guests.
Located 279 miles south of Malta in Livingston, Montana, Yellowstone’s Edge RV Park is an excellent place from which to explore Yellowstone. The park provides 85 RV campsites. It features 30-amp and 50-amp service with full hookups. Showers, laundry facilities, restrooms, Wi-Fi service, and a game room with pool tables, foosball, and arcades are available for all guests.
San-Suz-Ed RV Park is 317 miles west of Malta in West Glacier, Montana, next door to Glacier National Park. The 38 RV campsites with full hookups sit beneath tall firs that provide ample shade during the hot summer. Restrooms and showers are provided by the park, where pets are welcome.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Malta, MT, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Malta?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Malta from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Malta?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
