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There are some wonderful campgrounds on the forest. Many campgrounds in the Seeley Lake Area are on lakeshores. The Lolo Creek Area campgrounds are along U.S. Highway 12 and offer places to enjoy beautiful Lolo Creek and unwind after a full day of traveling. The Superior Area has a campground along Interstate 90 that accomodates travelers looking to horse camp while passing through. Please see our picnic and campground brochure for campground details.
The corridor along U.S. Highway 12 from Lolo, Montana to Lolo Pass includes Lolo Creek and a historic trail. Camping, fishing, picnicking, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are among the activities found in this area. Many interpretive signs address the historical significance of this area and the accounts of the Nez Perce Indians, early settlers, and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.
In addition to the campgrounds and picnic areas in the Ninemile Area, there are several unique places to visit such as the delightful Ninemile Historic Remount Depot and Ranger Station, and the fun Grand Menard Discovery Trail which is adjacent to the Grand Menard Picnic Area. This is a great place to take the family.
This area offers several campgrounds, lots of access to the Clark Fork River for fishing and boating and several unique trails - including trails with views and a fitness trail conveniently located in the town of Thompson Falls. This area also has some wonderful cabins to rent.
This area is east of Missoula and offers many campgrounds, picnic areas and two particularly special and popular log cabins available for rent. Rock Creek is a blue ribbon fishing stream and the canyon is rich with geology and wildlife to appreciate.
There's so much to like about the Seeley Lake Area all year. During the summer, the lakes are a great way to cool off. In the fall, the colorful western larch forests are quite a sight as you take a stroll on a day hike. In the winter, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and snowmobiling are perfect ways to get off the couch and play outside.
In the spring, migratory bird watchers can enjoy the viewing areas and those who like being on the water can take a trip on the canoe trail.
On the western edge of the Lolo National Forest, this area has unique offerings such as the historic Savenac Tree Nursery and Visitor Center, access to the "Rail Trail"/Route of the Hiawatha where you can bike the path of a historic train route, a couple of lookout rentals with wonderful views, and trails to alpine lakes.