Camas Creek Trail # 125
The Camas Creek trail is 3.0 miles long. It begins at Camas Creek Trailhead, located off National Forest Road #496 and ends at Camas Lake. The first 1/2 mile of this trail in on an old logging road which makes it a good beginner mountain biking trail for the first 2 miles. This trail is open year-round to motorcycles. The trail crosses Camas Creek two times on log style foot bridges as it climbs approximately 1,300' in elevation.
In the early summer you will see a variety of wildflowers. You will also be rewarded with a scenic view of the Bitterroot Valley.
There is adequate parking for passenger vehicles and small trailers at Camas Creek Trailhead
Specific Trail Information
Trail Number
Trail Type
General Information
Food Storage Required: Bitterroot National Forest Food Storage Order
Camping is limited to 16 consecutive days: Camping Restrictions Regional Order
Weed Seed Free feed is required on all national forest land: Weed Free Forage Order for Northern Region
Campfires allowed, dependent upon seasonal fire restrictions.
Practice good trail etiquette by staying on designated paths, yielding to uphill users, and giving space to others.
Pets must be under control. Leashes are recommended to avoid user and wildlife conflicts. Properly dispose of animal waste bags. Do not put animal waste bags in vault toilets
Open year-round, snow dependent.
No cutting switchbacks
Leave No Trace
Pack It In, Pack It Out
Contact Name: Darby-Sula Ranger District
Contact Phone: (406) 821-3913
Address: 712 N. Main Darby, MT 59829
Phone: 406-821-3913
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Trailhead/Starting Points
Winter access may be difficult.
Parking
Parking for passenger vehicles and small trailers
Directions
From Darby, MT, travel 7 miles north on Highway 93. Turn west (left) on Lost Horse Road (National Forest Road #429) and travel 2.1 miles. Turn north (right) onto National Forest Road #496 and follow approximately 5.8 miles to Camas Creek Trailhead.
