Lolo Pass Visitor Center
The Lolo Pass Visitor Center, constructed in 2002, echoes the log-built architecture of historic Forest Service ranger stations. The visitor center is a prominent landmark along Highway 12, the Lewis & Clark Highway. It offers displays and information on the Lewis and Clark journey across the Bitterroot Mountains and the 1877 flight of the Nez Perce Indians, and provides historical, natural, and general information about the area. Not only is it a recreational destination for winter sports enthusiasts, but also doubles as a rest area at the Montana/Idaho border along Highway 12. The facility includes an interpretive center, small book store & gift shop, 24-hour restrooms, a covered picnic area, picnic tables and short interpretive trails with benches. Stop by for a complimentary cup of hot chocolate, tea or coffee and experience the Lolo Pass Visitor Center!
Click here to see the Montana Department of Transportation’s 24-hour web camera view of road conditions for Highway 12 at the Montana/Idaho state line (there’s a snow depth gauge in the image to the far right/center).
General Information
The Lolo Pass Visitor Center will be open Thursday-Monday from 7:30 AM- 3:30 PM PST during the winter season. It will be closed all day Tuesday and Wednesday. The restrooms will be open 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.
Spring/Summer: Outside of the winter grooming season, you do not need a Winter Recreation Pass, and there is no charge to visit the Lolo Pass Visitor Center.
Fall/Winter: Winter Recreation Passes are required for all vehicles parked at the Lolo Pass Visitor center during the winter season, typically December through March. Signs will be posted when passes are required. Day, Bundle, and Season passes will be available during regular hours of operation at the visitor center. Have your license plate number available when purchasing the Season Pass. After-hours, only day passes will be available for purchase at the front door of the visitor center. Winter Recreation Passes are only available at the Visitor Center
- In the non-grooming seasons, dogs are allowed on the Lolo Pass trails, but must be leashed and pet waste must be bagged and removed.
- No overnight camping is offered at the Visitor Center.
Winter Recreation Passes
- $5 for a day pass
- $20 for a bundle of 5 day passes
- $35 for a season pass
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restroom information is not currently available for this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
