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Bull Lake Area

Recreational opportunities abound in the Bull Lake area from camping and boating on Bull Lake to Wilderness hikes in the Cabinet Mountains.  There are several fully developed campgrounds with full service and campground hosts.  The beautiful Ross Creek Cedars area with interpretive trail and picnicking is a popular destination.  There are hiking and horseback trails, dispersed camping and lots of opportunities for a variety of activities.  The scenery is spectacular along the Bull River Road and the area is home to bears, deer, elk, small mammals and birds.  Recreation is year round in the area with snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing in the winter.  The landscape in the area is very diverse from low elevation timber and lakes to the outstanding peaks in the Cabinet Mountains and Scotchman Peak area. 

Recreation Sites

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#153 Callahan Historic Trailhead
Hiking
Trail Length: 2 milesThis trail follows the old railroad grade used for mining and logging during the early 1900's. Interpretive signs and benches are located along the trail. Great views of King and…

#2 Old Highway 2 Interpretive Trailhead
Biking Hiking
Trail Length: 2.3 milesThis trail is part of the old highway between Libby and Troy. There are many small springs and cascades, and spectacular views of the Kootenai River. The old highway passes…

#323 Shannon Lake Trailhead
Hiking
Trail Length: 0.88 mileA short hike to a small lake between Old Highway 2 and the Grambauer Trail #319. The lake lies in a low lying mostly timbered basin with little elevation gain. The lake is…

#405 Ross Creek Nature Trailhead
Hiking
Trail Length: 1 mileThis self guided nature trail, will loop you through and old-growth forest environment. The wide path will lead you past informative signs telling you the history and ecology of…

#407 Roberts Mountain Trailhead
Hiking
Trail Length: 3.37This trail is fairly steep, it travels through large douglas fir stands with several small clearings. Upper end of trail was burned over in 1996.

#410 Caribou Creek Trailhead
Hiking
Trail Length: 5.01The trail passses through old stands of hemlock and cedar, the trail follows Willard Creek and Caribou Creek for about 2.5 miles. It is difficult to follow the trail on this lower…

#423 Grouse Lake
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Trail Length: 1.3 milesThis is a fine hike for almost anyone, the walk is enjoyable with only a few steep sections. The trail travels through a birch glade most of the way, emerging occasionally onto…

Bad Medicine Campground
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Water Activities
The Bad Medicine Campground is located 25 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56, at the south end of Bull Lake.The campground has 18 sites including one host site, with tables and fire rings, most offering…

Dorr Skeels Campground
Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Dorr Skeels Campground is located 13 miles south of Troy on Hwy 56. The Dorr Skeels Campground has 8 overnight campsites, including one host site, with tables and fire rings, 5 sites are in the…

Ross Creek Cedars
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Picnicking
The Ross Creek Cedars Scenic Area is located 29 miles south of Troy off Hwy 56 on Ross Creek Rd 398. The scenic area is 100 acres in size and is home to cedar trees 1,000 years old. A 0.9 mile long…

Last updated March 18th, 2025

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