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Recreation Opportunities

With four Wilderness areas, many lakes and rivers, and unique visitor centers that are historic and informative, whatever your outdoor passion, the Lolo National Forest has something for everyone!
 

Looking for a cozy basecamp?

Photo from the interior of the Up Up Lookout tower.

Rent a cabin or a lookout and start to unwind. We have a variety of rental cabins from lookouts on mountain tops to historic log cabins located in beautiful canyons where blue ribbon streams flow.

Looking for a campsite?

Campsite amenities at the Cabin City Campground.

Reserve a campsite or show up at one of our first-come, first-served campgrounds and enjoy the peace and quiet of the National Forest. 

US Forest Service
Cycling is a great way to travel through the forest, see nature and get those legs and heart pumping. There are many trails that are great for…
Man fishing in a boat near a dock on a lake
The Lolo National Forest offers many types of fishing opportunities for visitors of all ages and experience levels. These activities are sometimes…
Blue Mountain Trail 3.04 #2
The Lolo National Forest has more than 2,400 miles of trail including nearly 600 miles of snowmobile and cross-country ski trails. The Forest also…
Horse and a mule drinking out of a pond
Looking for a place to ride or camp with your horses? There are many opportunities across the forest. Sloway Campground is conveniently located for…
Three people in orange and camo in the foret hunting
The Lolo National Forest offers many types of hunting opportunities for visitors of all ages and experience levels. State laws apply to hunting on…
Dirt bikes on a mountain road
Other than winter/snowmobile use, motorized vehicle travel is allowed only on designated trails and roads on the Lolo National Forest. Off-road and…
Sunset with multiple bright colors
The Lolo National Forest provides a few non-traditional recreational opportunities including two disc golf courses and geocaching and letterboxing.
People hiking with baskets of trees
The forest is a great place to learn about local history and nature. We have many interpretive areas with signs explaining historic or natural…
Tables in the forest
Food and the great outdoors are a great way to spend the day! We have some wonderful places to unpack your picnic basket and stretch your legs. Most…
View from the top of the mountains
There are many places to go for a scenic drive on the Lolo National Forest, and we recommend contacting a ranger station in your area of…
Two women canoeing on the lake
Looking for places to swim, water ski or go boating? We have opportunities across the forest where you can enjoy playing in the beautiful mountain…
Two people cross country skiing
There's nothing like a fresh dump of snow to get people outside and into the woods in the winter. So, grab those skis/snowshoes, or haul that…