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
Sheephead Creek Trail # 142
The Sheephead Creek trail is 7.2 miles long. It begins at Road # 468 and ends at Trail #16.1. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding
Shields Creek Trail # 673
The Shields Creek trail is 6.1 miles long. It begins at Trail # 248 - Overwhich Falls and ends at Road #5734. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding
Shook Mountain-Medicine Point Trail # 601.1
The Shook Mountain-Medicine Point trail is 11.3 miles long. It begins at Road #731 and ends at Road 5730. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Single Track Trail…
Shoup-Elk City Trail # 19
The Shoup-Elk City trail is 21.6 miles long. It begins at Trail # 4.4 and ends at Road # 468 at Salmon Base Camp. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Hiking
Sign Creek Trail # 40
The Sign Creek trail is 4.4 miles long. It begins at Road 432.2 and ends at Trail 313.6. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding
Skalkaho Snowpark
Skalkaho Snowpark offers a parking lot allowing snowmobilers and cross country skiers access to Skalkaho Pass which is closed to traffic through the winter months.
Skalkaho Creek-Jerry Lake Trail # 503
The Skalkaho Creek-Jerry Lake Trail # 503 is 3.7 miles long. It begins at Road #1382 and ends at Trail # 313. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback Riding, Motorcycle Trail Riding
Skalkaho/Little Burnt Fork Trail # 149
The Skalkaho/little Burnt Fork trail is 2.2 miles long. It begins at State Highway 38 and ends at Trail 86. The trail is open for the following uses: Hiking, Motorcycle Trail Riding
Slate Creek Bay Boating Site
Slate Creek Bay Boating site offers a natural gravel point to allow boat launching. Facilities include a vault toilet.
Slate Creek Campground
Slate Creek Campground is located near Painted Rocks Lake and has 4 sites complete with picnic tables and fire rings, and a vault toilet in the front loop. There are 9 sites and an additional vault…