Recreation
Bitterroot National Forest Trail Clearing Status Map
Use this map tool to view and search what trails and when those trails were cleared of down trees on Bitterroot National Forest trails.
Bass Creek Recreation Area offers wilderness trail access, campgrounds for families and groups, equestrian facilities, and multi‑use trails for…
Discover the Darby Ranger District, the southern Bitterroot Valley’s gateway to the Sapphire Divide, the rugged Bitterroot canyons, and the vast…
Lake Como Recreation Area provides a classic Bitterroot National Forest experience, offering opportunities for swimming, fishing, boating, hiking,…
According to early accounts, Lost Horse Creek earned its name in 1881, when prospectors attempted to cross its swift spring runoff and one of their…
The Magruder Corridor is a 95‑mile primitive road offering a rare glimpse into one of the lower 48’s most remote, undeveloped landscapes. Winding…
Discover the Stevensville Ranger District, set in Montana’s first permanent settlement and the northernmost part of the Bitterroot National Forest.…
Discover the Sula Ranger District in the scenic southeast corner of the Bitterroot National Forest. Spanning more than 250,000 acres—including…
Experience the West Fork Ranger District, where rugged wilderness, top‑tier fishing, and memorable backcountry adventures meet. Just 18 miles south…
The Continental Divide National Scenic Trail in the Bitterroot National Forest invites adventurers to explore 25 miles of high-elevation beauty along the rugged spine of th
The Bitterroot Valley played a major role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806), and it is one of the most meaningful stretches of their journey west.
Experience the powerful story of the 1877 Nez Perce flight as you travel the Nez Perce National Historic Trail through the breathtaking Bitterroot Valley.
Recreation
Historic Darby Ranger Station Visitor's Center
Site Closed
The Historic Darby Ranger Station Visitor's Center provides history of the Forest Service and its evolving mission. Staffed by volunteers Memorial Day through Labor Day, this site provides…
Holloway Lake Trail # 393
The Holloway Lake trail is 7.2 miles long. It begins at Road #1315 and ends at Holloway Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding
Hope Lake Trail
The Hope Lake trail is 0.7 miles long. It begins at Beaverhead National Forest Trail 9 and ends at Hope Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking
Horse Heaven Cabin
The Horse Heaven cabin was built in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corps for use as a fireman's cabin. It is situated at an elevation of 7,100 feet on a road that divides the 1.2 million-acre…
Horse Heaven Trailhead
This trailhead has adequate parking and accesses trail 28 and the Frank Church Wilderness
Indian Creek Campground
Indian Creek Campground sits along the banks of the Selway River and consists of 3 sites, hitching rails and a vault toilet. Â Campground can accommodate RV's or trailers to 25 feet.
Indian Creek Trail # 32
The Indian Creek trail is 5.5 miles long. It begins at Trail #10 and ends at Trail #16 - Montana State Line. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding and Hiking.Current conditions:…
Indian Trees Campground
Site Open
Indian Trees Campground is a quiet place to stay 3/4 miles off of Highway 93 in the mountains of southwest Montana, at the bottom of Lost Trail Pass. It provides access to a number of enjoyable…
Jennings Camp Campground
Site Open
Jennings Camp Campground is located near Sula, Montana and is in timbered mountain terrain on the banks of the East Fork Bitterroot River. It has 4 campsites with picnic tables, fire rings and an…
Kim Creek Saddle Trailhead
Kim Creek Saddle Trailhead has adequate parking for cars. It offers access to trail #26 and #89 and the Frank Church Wilderness. Facilities include an old wooden outhouse, and hitching rails.