Welcome to the Bitterroot National Forest
Welcome! We've transitioned our public websites to a modern web platform to better serve the public. With thousands of pages to update, some content may take longer to appear. Some old content has been archived during this process, as well.
We appreciate your patience as we work to make it easier than ever to access information and explore your national forests - both online and on the ground. Please send us an email if there is something you can't find:
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.
The abundance of natural resources offers a wide range of opportunities for recreation, grazing, wildlife, fisheries, timber, and minerals. Come enjoy the magnificent mountains, th
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, 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
Let us know how we can help.
