Horse Riding and Camping
Looking for a place to ride or camp with your horses? There are many opportunities across the forest. Sloway Campground is conveniently located for those traveling with stock along Interstate 90. For those who are looking for a campground off the beaten path, Clearwater Crossing Campground is located near fishing and trail riding opportunities.
Horseback Riding
Horse riding on a trail in western Montana...there's nothing else finer - except maybe a sunset too. Remember, there are more trails listed on the Lolo National Forest Visitor Maps more information on these can be found under Maps & Guides.
Horse Camping
There are a few campgrounds on the Forest that allow horses including Clearwater Crossing Campground, Monture Creek Campground and Sloway Campground.
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Bend Guard Station
Site Open
The Bend area offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation experiences including hiking, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and berry picking, in season. The Bend Work Center…
Blue Mountain Recreation Area
Site Open
This 4,900-acre recreation area includes 41 miles of system trails and is a popular spot for locals and visitors because of its proximity to the city of Missoula and the views of the Missoula valley,…
Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex
Site Open
Together, the Great Bear Wilderness, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Scapegoat Wilderness form the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. This is the third…
Burdette Creek Trail #2
Burdette Creek Trail 2 is a dead-end trail that provides access into the Burdette Creek drainage. The major period of use is during the hunting season. The trail follows the creek for the majority of…
Clearwater Crossing Campground
Site Open
Off the beaten path, this is a small campground with stock facilities and public corrals. The nearby trailhead is primarily used for horseback riding and hiking into the Great Burn area.
Ferry Landing Picnic Area
Site Open
This open site is in the canyon bottom on a major river. Recreation opportunities include: picnicking at the beach, fishing and boating the Clark Fork River, hiking and horseback trail riding.
Monture Creek Campground
Site Open
Open, grassy areas and large ponderosa pine make this out-of-the-way campground a delight for people who like open spaces as well as trees. The campground is located along Monture Creek and adjacent…
Morrell Falls National Recreation Trail #30
This National Recreation Trail leads to Morrell Lake and beautiful Morrell Falls at the base of the Swan Mountain Range. Views of the Swan Mountains are tremendous from Morrell Lake. Morrell Creek…
Rattlesnake Horse Trail #517A (Stuart Peak)
This trailhead is on the east side of Rattlesnake Creek and provides adequate parking for horse trailers. The trail leads north for about 0.25 mile and then joins up with the main Rattlesnake Trail.
Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness
Site Open
Established by Congress in 1980, the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness is located on the Missoula Ranger District, northwest of Missoula and southwest of Seeley Lake, Montana. This…