Welcome to Lolo National Forest
In the Rocky Mountains of western Montana lies the 2.3-million-acre Lolo National Forest. With abundant lakes, rugged Wilderness areas, wild rivers, trails, campgrounds, ski areas, and year-round beauty, the Forest is in the heart of one of America’s most recognized and visited western landscapes.
What's Happening
WAM is a wildfire risk-based strategic fuels management project designed to address objectives outlined in the Missoula County Community Wildfire Protection Plan developed through stakeholder and public engagement. WAM includes projects on the Lolo National Forest totaling 177,229 acres.
Check out the projects that we are currently analyzing or have been analyzed under the National Environmental Policy Act. Once a project has been analyzed and a decision notice has been signed by the Forest Supervisor implementation can begin.
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Land Management Plan Revision
The Lolo National Forest is in the process of Land Management Plan Revision. A Land Management Plan, commonly known as a Forest Plan, is the comprehensive overarching document that guides the management of a National Forest for approximately 15 years.
Fire Information
The Forest has a diverse fire program including responding to wildfires, fuels management, prescribed burning, prevention, suppression and using technology.
Camping and Cabins
Rent a cabin or a lookout and start to unwind. We have a variety of rental cabins from lookouts on mountain tops to historic log cabins located in beautiful canyons where blue ribbon streams flow.
Bear Country Safety
The Lolo National Forest is home to both black and grizzly bears. Learn more about recreating safely in bear country and how to properly store food and other attractants.
Permits
Many uses and opportunities on national forests are free of charge. However, some areas or activities require permits to help maintain, manage and improve the forest amenities or services that you enjoy.
Wildland Fire Permanent Positions
The Lolo National Forest is preparing to fill permanent fire management positions as part of Phase 1 of the 2026 Fire Hire. Several positions will be open for applications on USAJOBS.gov from August 22 to September 23, 2025.
