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!

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

• ’Tis the season for National Forest Christmas tree permits

  Release Date: Nov 14, 2019  

• Forest Service releases Decision for Liberty II Fire Salvage Project

  Release Date: Nov 8, 2019  

• Forest Service publishes Draft Decision Notice and Finding of No Significant Impact for the Swamp Eddy Project

  Release Date: Nov 4, 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.