Welcome to the Bitterroot National Forest
Leave your stress behind! You will find this 1.6-million-acre forest in southwest Montana and Idaho to be a priceless national heritage. Half of the forest is dedicated to the largest expanse of continuous pristine wilderness in the lower 48 states - the Selway Bitterroot, Frank Church River of No Return, and the Anaconda Pintler.
Recreation
Explore campgrounds, cabins, and recreational opportunities.
Reserve a Cabin or Lookout
Enjoy a unique recreational experience at one of many rental lookouts and cabins on the Bitterroot National Forest.
Get permits
Harvest firewood, Christmas trees, and mushrooms. Learn more about applying for a Selway River float permit, view the current river reading at Paradise, and more.
Find out if your activity requires a permit.
Recent News
Keep up to date on the latest information.
Fire Information
Learn more about current wildfires, fuels management, prescribed burning, and fire prevention.
Have a question or concern
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