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The Lolo National Forest contains four Wilderness areas, two downhill ski areas, impressive mountain ranges, lakes, wild and scenic rivers, campgrounds, picnic areas, rental cabins and lookouts. Hiking, wildlife viewing, fishing, visiting historic sites are just some activities enjoyed year-round. Whether you prefer the solitude of hiking in a Wilderness areas or visiting popular recreation sites for boating and picnic areas, the Forest has something for everyone! 

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Savenac Historic Tree Nursery Visitor Center

Outdoor Science and Learning
The historic nursery was founded in 1907 as a Forest Service tree nursery. Nursery operations concluded in 1969 and now the site is used for cabin rentals and a visitor center.The Savenac Visitor…

Savenac West Cottage

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Winter Sports Other Outdoor Science and Learning Biking Hiking
The Savenac West Cottage is one several rentals located at the Historic Savenac Tree Nursery. This historic tree nursery was founded in 1907 as a Forest Service tree nursery. Nursery operations…

Seeley Lake Campground

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Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Water Activities
Seeley Lake Campground is located on the western shore of Seeley Lake, a glacial-formed lake situated in a valley between the Swan and Mission mountain ranges. Seeley Lake is one of a half a dozen…

Seeley Lake Wildlife Viewing Blind

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning
An easy walk to the viewing blind takes you through old-growth western larch and spruce where you may see birds and mammals in forested and riparian habitats.The viewing blind is located at the…

Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness

Site Open
The Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is the third largest wilderness in the lower 48 states, surpassed in size only by California's Death Valley Wilderness and Idaho's Frank Church-River of No Return…

Siria Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting
Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated within an old growth ponderosa pine forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged…

Sloway Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities Picnicking
Sloway Campground is located off of Interstate 90, just 60 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 15 minutes west of Superior, Montana. The paved campground has 27 sites total. There is water, vault…

Spring Creek Sheep Viewing Site

Outdoor Science and Learning
Babcock Mountain and the Spring Creek trailhead in Rock Creek can be excellent places to see bighorn sheep. They use the grassy hillsides for foarging and the steep cliffs in the area for…

Thompson Peak Lookout

Site Open
Outdoor Science and Learning
Great views of the Clark Fork Valley and Superior townsite. This site is close enough to allow easy access from Superior, but remote enough to provide the quiet and solitude expected at a lookout.…

Trout Creek Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking
This forested campground is cool and shady. Sites are spacious with lots of screening. Roads are graveled. Several sites are creekside. Rustic, woodsy, forest camping. Suited for pick-up campers,…