Welcome to the Lolo National Forest!

The Lolo National Forest is located in west central Montana and encompasses two million acres. It is a destination for locals and visitors to get out and go play with opportunities such as camping, cabin and lookout rentals, water sports, and hiking. We also have two wonderful visitor centers. There is so much to explore on the Lolo National Forest!

Explore more with these interactive maps!

Lolo National Forest Recreation Fee Proposal

The Lolo National Forest is proposing recreation fee changes at select sites so we can continue to provide high-quality recreation opportunities and improve visitor services in the future.  For more information and to give us your feedback visit this interactive map tool and click on the 'Lolo National Forest' Tab. Download the fee proposal brochure here.  

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I-90 Corridor Community Wildfire Protection Project

The Lolo National Forest is working on numerous fuels reduction projects throughout the wildland urban interface along the US Interstate 90 (I-90) corridor with the objective to protect communities and landscapes along 80 miles of I-90 from Missoula to St. Regis, Montana. Communities within the corridor are Bonner, Missoula, Frenchtown, Huson, Alberton, Tarkio, Lozeau, Superior and St. Regis. Click here to read more and explore our project story map.

Missoula County Community Wildfire Protection Plan (CWPP)

Missoula County has adopted a Community Wildfire Protection Plan, which is a community-based plan focused on identifying and addressing the local threat of wildfire. The CWPP determines what is at risk and provides a road map of actions for the community to address its wildfire risk.

Recent News

• Forest Service releases draft decision for Yellowstone Pipe Out-of-Service Abandonment Project

  Release Date: Sep 18, 2019  

• Fall prescribed burns planned on the Lolo National Forest to reduce fuels and improve wildlife habitat  

  Release Date: Sep 17, 2019  

• Heavy rains result in increased runoff in the Monture drainage; Monture Trail impassable to stock

  Release Date: Sep 13, 2019  

• Join the Forest Service!

  Release Date: Sep 10, 2019  

Spotlights

Aquatic Invasive Species - Montana Mussel Response

The Lolo National Forest, through the Southwestern Crown efforts, works to prevent Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) on two fronts. Read more at this link.

Ninemile Wildlands Training Center (NWTC)

This unique training center offers courses in backcountry skills and historic building restoration. Find out more, and see our latest training schedule!

Resource Management - Fish

The Lolo National Forest is active in inventorying, assessing and eliminating barriers to the movement of fish and other aquatic organisms.

Lolo National Forest Interagency Hotshot Crew

Love working hard in the dirt and ashes? If you're interested in becoming a member of our elite firefighting crew, visit our hotshot information to learn more about firefighting and how to apply.