Superior Ranger Station

The population of Superior is around 1,800 and the city is approximately one hour east of the Lookout Pass, Idaho/Montana border and one hour west of the city of Missoula, along Interstate 90. The elevation of Superior is 2,710 feet, the precipitation averages 17.5 inches/year, the summertime high average is 85 degrees and the wintertime low averages 20 degrees.

The district is located in Mineral County where recreational opportunities abound.  There are five developed campgrounds, more than 700 dispersed recreation sites, five drive-to upper elevation lakes, 40 fishable lakes in addition to miles of streams and rivers, over 400 miles of trails, Lookout Pass ski area, the Route-of-the Hiawatha mountain bike trail, rafting and floating including the Alberton Gorge, cross-country skiing, snowmobiling, all sorts of hunting, and wildlife viewing.