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Bitterroot National Forest
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  • Got Your Bitterroot National Forest Travel Map?

    The forest travel plan, approved May 11, 2016, designates 2,246 miles of forest roads and trails open to motorized use, nearly the driving distance between Hamilton and New York City. 

  • Discover the Bitterroot - Facebook

    Stay in touch with the Bitterroot National Forest on Facebook!  Our Discover the Bitterroot page offers photos, videos, weather and road reports, recreation information, and much more.

  • New Requirements for Food Storage Begins March 1, 2025

    Starting March 1, 2025, the Bitterroot National Forest will be expanding its current food storage requirements, with the aim of reducing potential adverse human wildlife interactions.

  • Selway River (Four Rivers Lottery)

    The Main Salmon, Middle Fork of the Salmon, Selway, and Snake-Hells Canyon Rivers, located in central Idaho and eastern Oregon, offer a broad range of floating and recreation opportunities.

  • Forest Tips to Hunters

    Good luck to all hunters looking for that trophy bull elk or other game animal in the Bitterroot National Forest.  Here are some tips for making your hunt more enjoyable.

  • Frankly Speaking

    Curious about what is happening in the Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness? Check out the "Spring 2021 Frankly Speaking Newsletter"

  • Nez Perce National Historic Trail

    The 1877 flight of the Nez Perce from their homelands while pursued by U.S. Army Generals Howard, Sturgis, and Miles, is one of the most fascinating and sorrowful events in Western U.S. history.

  • Insect and Disease Affecting Trees in the Bitterroot

    Insect and disease related mortality in the forests of the Bitterroot Valley attract a good deal of attention. 

  • Crews work to Remove Pine Beetle-Infested Trees from Campground

    Last year, the Bitterroot National Forest’s revamped Three Frogs Campground at Lake Como had more visitors than ever, despite opening several weeks later than normal.

  • Bitterroot National Forest Native Plant and Pollinator Gardens

    The next time you visit your local Ranger District on the Bitterroot National Forest, make sure you stop and enjoy our native plant and pollinator gardens.

  • Skiing the Trees: Thinning project opens up new terrain for skiers at Lost Trail

    In the last few ski seasons at Lost Trail Powder Mountain, the area’s co-owner heard skiers voice their concerns about all the red trees that were showing up between the runs.

  • Historic Wood's Cabin at Lake Como Undergoes Restoration

    Wood's Cabin was never meant to last this long.

Alerts & Warnings

  • Bitterroot NF Food Storage Order
  • Trail Status Information
  • R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
  • R1-2022-02 Noxious Weed Seed Free Forage Required on Public Land
  • 02-00-22-02 Annual Food Storage Order
  • R1-2022-01 Occupancy and Use Order

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Quick Links

  • Bitterroot Front Project
  • Sheep Creek Rare Earth Exploration Proposal
  • 2025 Selway River - Paradise Readings Link opens in a Pdf Document
  • Bitterroot NF NEPA Projects
  • Motor Vehicle Use Maps (MVUM)
  • Resource Advisory Committee
  • Electronic Bicycle Use
  • Employment in the Northern Region

Related Links

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Bitterroot National Forest
Supervisor's Office
1801 North 1st
Hamilton, MT  59840
(406) 363-7100

Office Hours: Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Closed on Federal Holidays


Stevensville Ranger District
88 Main Street
Stevensville, MT 59870
(406) 777-5461

Darby/Sula Ranger District
P.O. Box 388
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3913

Sula Work Center
7338 Hwy 93 S.
Sula, MT 59871
(406) 821-3913

West Fork Ranger District
6735 West Fork Road
Darby, MT 59829
(406) 821-3269

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