Big Creek Trailhead & Picnic Area
Big Creek Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Big Creek Trail #11 and the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. Facilities include a picnic table, vault toilet, hitching rails and a stock ramp.
Big Creek Trailhead Photos
General Information
Bears frequent the area - A Food Storage Order is in effect on all National Forest System lands within the Montana portion of the Bitterroot National Forest from March 1 - December 1 annually.
April-October
Day Use. Overnight parking allowed only if not occupying vehicle.
No fees are required for this site
No Fee
Contact Name: Stevensville Ranger District
Contact Phone: (406)777-5461
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: 46.464574
Longitude: -114.213035
Directions
From Stevensville, Montana take the Stevi cut-off road to Highway 93. Travel south for 5.6 miles and turn west (right) onto Bell Crossing. Follow for 0.5 miles and turn north (right) onto Curlew Orchard to Big Creek Trailhead Rd for 4.7 miles.
From Hamilton, Montana travel north for 14 miles on Highway 93. Follow for 0.5 miles and turn north (right) onto Curlew Orchard Rd to Big Creek Trailhead Rd for 4.7 miles.
Parking
Parking lot large enough to accommodate trailers. Horse trailer parking available.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Vault toilet(s)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.
Nearby Trails
Recreation Opportunities
Fishing - River/Stream