Picnicking
The Forest Service offers picnicking opportunities in developed areas throughout national forests, with amenities like picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings, and some areas may require fees or reservations.
General information
- Picnic areas
- The Forest Service maintains developed picnic areas scattered throughout national forests and grasslands.
- Amenities
- Most picnic areas have picnic tables, vault toilets, and fire grates or rings.
- Day-use areas
- Day-use areas are generally open from sunrise to sunset.
- First-come, first-served
- Most picnic areas operate on a first-come, first-served basis, with some exceptions which accept reservations.
- Fees
- Some picnic areas may charge a fee.
- Wildlife safety
- Always be mindful of wildlife, especially bears, and store food properly in bear-resistant containers or vehicles.
- Fire restrictions
- Check for fire restrictions and permits before starting a campfire, as fire danger levels can vary.
- Garbage
- Be prepared to pack out all trash, as onsite garbage service may be limited or unavailable.
Search for Picnicking Opportunities
Alta Campground
Alta Campground features 15 campsites with 1 host site, potable water, garbage, vault toilets, and handicap accessible picnic tables.  Site will accept RV's or trailers to 30'.  Alta campground is…
Bass Creek Picnic Site
Site Open
Bass Creek Picnic area has 5 picnic sites. Facilities include picnic tables, fire rings and a vault toilet. One site is accessible.
Bear Creek Pass Horse Camp Trailhead
The Bear Creek Pass Trailhead has numerous trails to access that all lead into the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness. The most heavily used is the #613 trail which leads to the bear lakes and accesses…
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…
Beaver Point Day Use Area
This site is a pull off with a picnic table located along the Selway River.
Big Creek Trailhead & Picnic Area
Site Open
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,…
Black Bear Campground
Black Bear Campground hosts 6 sites with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. The campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 50'. There is no garbage service, Pack it in/Pack it out.…
Blodgett Campground
Site Open
Blodgett Campground consists of 5 campsites, 1 walk-in site, plus 1 host site, complete with picnic tables, fire rings, and a vault toilet. There are two accessible campsites.  The campground rests…
Blodgett Trailhead
Blodgett Trailhead is located adjacent to the Blodgett Campground. It has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Blodgett Trail #19 to Blodgett Lake, Blodgett Pass and Trail…
Burnt Fork Trailhead
Burnt Fork Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Burnt Fork Creek Trail #321. No facilities