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
Magruder Crossing Campground
Magruder Crossing Campground features 4 campsites on the Selway River, and a vault toilet.  Stock can be kept in this campground. This was the crossing on a route established for commerce between…
Magruder Ranger's House
We invite you to enjoy a backcountry experience at the historic Magruder Ranger Station located on the Selway River between the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness and the Frank Church-River of No Return…
Main Blue Joint Trailhead
From Road 362 to Salmon North Fork Road # 044.
Martin Creek Campground
Site Open
Martin Creek Campground is located 17 miles up East Fork Road from Sula, Montana. This quiet, secluded campground sits at the junction of Moose and Martin Creeks, surrounded by forested terrain and…
McCart - Johnson Peak Trailhead
McCart - Johnson Peak Trailhead has adequate parking for 6-8 vehicles. Facilities include a stock ramp and hitching rail. This trailhead accesses the McCart Lookout Tower and the Anaconda-Pintler…
McCart Johnson Peak Trail # 435
The McCart–Johnson Peak Trail #435 spans 6.9 miles, beginning at Road 5765 and ending at Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest Trail 9. The route climbs steadily along a sidehill with grades of…
McCart Lookout
McCart Lookout is a historic L-4 structure located on McCart Peak east of Sula, Montana. Restored to reflect its 1940s appearance, it features period-appropriate furnishings, cookware, and fixtures.…
Medicine Point Lookout
Medicine Point Lookout is a historic L4 lookout located on Medicine Point, west of Sula, MT. This lookout has been restored to reflect a lookout of the 1940's. It is poised between the east and west…
Medicine Point Lookout Trail # 181
The Medicine Point Lookout trail is approximately 4 miles long. It begins at Road 5729 and ends at Trail 601 (Medicine Point Lookout). The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Horseback…
Mill Creek Trail # 364
The Mill Creek trail is 11.5 miles long. It begins at Road 1328 and ends at Mill Lake. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding