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Recreation Region: Wise River Ranger District

Lupine Shelter Picnic Area

Lupine Shelter is a day use area built as a replica of the Civilian Conservation Corp style shelter. Lupine Shelter is a picnicking facility open year-round; however, it is most heavily visited during the winter, when it is used by snowmobilers as a warming hut. It is an excellent location to have a picnic or a family gathering any time of year. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 30 feet.

Reservations

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General Information

  • There is no garbage service at this area. Please pack out what you pack in.
  • There is no water available at this site, visitors must bring their own.
  • Winter access is by snowmobile or cross-country ski only.

 

Open all seasons. Snowmobile only December-May. Day Use only.

Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

Day Use:
No Fee
Group Use: $50 per day

There is no fee for day use at this site. You can reserve for group events through www.recreation.gov for $50 per day.

Wisdom Ranger District office building

Address: 300 Forest Service Rd Wisdom, MT 59761
Phone: 406-689-3243
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 45.51274

Longitude: -113.10682

Elevation

7,600

Directions

The picnic area is located about 26 miles south of Wise River on Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway Road 73.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Picnicking Picnicking

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Last updated April 10th, 2025