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Recreation Opportunities

Mountain bike rider on a trail
The Bitterroot National Forest offers mountain bikers miles of roads and trails on which to ride. There are wide, quiet roads for beginners to get…
Blodgett view
Rock climbing opportunities can be found on the Bitterroot National Forest.  As the popularity of this sport increases, it is becoming more…
Two hikers on a trail in the Fall.
If you are looking for beautiful scenery without having to travel too far, you have come to the right place.  The Bitterroot Mountains offer many…
Bitterroot Backcountry horsemen on a trail in the forest.
Saddle horse and pack stock use, once the traditional travel mode through the backcountry, has become a recreational pastime for many people.  The…
ATV's on Trails
An off-highway vehicle (OHV) is a motor vehicle capable of off-highway travel during winter or summer. OHV’s include all-terrain vehicles…
Warm Springs Campground Site # 7 Table
The Forest Service offers picnicking opportunities in developed areas throughout national forests, with amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets,…
Painted Rocks Lake
Many water activities are available on the Bitterroot National Forest, from motor boating on Lake Como or Painted Rocks Lake to a slow, lazy float…
Snowmobile and rider traveling through a field with trees.
Winter is a splendid time to explore and enjoy the diversity of the Bitterroot National Forest.  You will find opportunities for everything from…