In & Around Town--Whitefish might just have the best range of accommodations in all of Montana, with everything from mom-and-pop motels to graceful inns to slope-side condos. There's a Super 8, 800 Spokane Ave. (tel. 800/800-8000 or 406/862-8255), with doubles for $65 to $100 nightly. The Pine Lodge, 920 Spokane Ave. (tel. 800/305-7463 or 406/862-7600; www.thepinelodge.com), is a good independent option, with doubles for $75 to $125.
On The Big Mountain--The Big Mountain is a full-service ski area, working to attract local skiers, Canadian and American vacationers, and families. It provides a wide variety of accommodations to fit almost every pocketbook. You can reach central reservations at tel. 800/858-5439. Be sure to ask about discounted lift and lodging packages. If you're looking for a house or condo instead of a hotel, inquire at Big Mountain Lodging (tel. 800/243-7547; www.stayatbigmountain.com) and Big Mountain Alpine Homes (tel. 800/858-5439; www.stayatbigmountain.com). Most are available for rent on a nightly basis, although some require longer stays. You can get a low-end condo or house for as little as $280 a night, or a glorious ski home for as much as $1,250. A video-rental library is available, as is a heated indoor pool.
Camping
Whitefish Lake State Park is tucked on the outskirts of town in a nicely wooded area on Whitefish Lake. Call the Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (tel. 406/752-5501) for additional information. The Whitefish KOA Kampground (tel. 800/562-8734 or 406/862-4242) is about 2 miles south of town on U.S. 93 and has RV and tent sites ($20-$60 each) and 10 small cabins ($30-$65).
