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Bear Creek Trailhead

Bear Creek Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Bear Creek Trail #5 and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilities include a vault toilet, hitching rails and a stock ramp.

General Information

Year round, snow dependent 

Day Use. Overnight parking allowed only if not occupying vehicle. 

No Fees are required for this site.

Contact Name: Stevensville Ranger District

Contact Phone: (406)777-5461

Stevensville Ranger Station administrative office in the winter.

Address: 88 Main Street Stevensville, MT 59870
Phone: 406-777-5461
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 46.379329

Longitude: -114.252618

Directions

From Stevensville take the Stevi cut-off road to Highway 93. Travel south (left) 10.8 miles and turn west (right) onto Bear Creek Rd. Go 2.3 miles and turn north (right) at Red Crow Rd. Travel 0.8 miles and turn left to remain on Red Crow Rd. Continue 0.3 miles, Red Crow will turn into Bear Creek Rd/Bear Creek Trail. Travel approximately 2.5 miles to the trailhead.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Horse/Pack Animal Information

Horse/Pack animals are allowed at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Fishing - River/StreamFishing - River/Stream

Last updated May 9th, 2025