Rand Creek
Project Summary
Location Summary:
The Rand Creek Project is located west of the Flathead Valley, about 16 miles west of Kalispell Montana and just north of Little Bitterroot Lake. It includes Ashley Lake, Ashley Peak, Lupine Lake, and the upper reaches of Griffin Creek. It is roughly bounded on the west by the Forest boundary, on the north and east by watershed boundaries for Lefthand Creek, Upper Griffin Creek, and Ashley Lake watersheds, and on the south by topographic features.
Project Milestones:
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Scoping Start | 9/30/2025 |
| Decision | 9/2026 (Estimated) |
Expected Analysis Type:
Categorical Exclusion
Lead Management Unit:
Tally Lake Ranger District
Project Purpose:
Forest products; Fuels management; Vegetation management (other than forest products)
Current Status:
Developing Proposal
Project Decision Information
Expected Decision Date: 9/2026 (Estimated)
States:
Montana
Counties:
Flathead
Sarah Hash
c/o Tally Lake Ranger District
650 Wolfpack Way
Kalispell, Montana 59901
406-758-3508
sarah.hash@usda.gov
Last Updated: 5/5/2026