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Follow the route of the Lewis and Clark Expedition through the Bitterroot Mountains, catch your limit of trout at a pristine alpine lake, or camp under the stars and listen to the howl of the wolf. Whether you're looking for the rigors of a wilderness trek or an easy drive along a scenic byway, you'll find it here in the National Forests of the Northern Region.

National Forest lands are diverse and great locations for many activities such as hiking, biking, skiing, camping, birding, renting historic cabins and lookouts, driving for pleasure, harvesting mushrooms, and gathering firewood. Many of the facilities and services associated with these opportunities are free. Some do require fees or permits to help maintain, manage, and improve the amenities that you enjoy.

Rent a Room with a View

Rental Cabin Card Pic Big Hole LO Lolo

The Northern Region is home to rental cabins and lookouts across Montana and Northern Idaho.  Which one will you visit next?

Recreation Passes

A stack of interagency recreation passes.

Interagency recreation passes provide access to recreation sites managed by a number of Federal agencies.

Recreation Fee Site Accomplishment Reports

Devils Elbow Campground Pay and Information Kiosk Signs provide campers information on fees and payments as well as safety information and rules and regulations.

The Recreation Fee Site Accomplishment Reports highlight recreation accomplishments provided through recreation fee dollars, the revenues and expenditures, and a sampling of planned projects for the Forests and Grasslands in the Northern Region. Your fee dollars continue to do amazing things. Thank you for your support! See how funds are used from the Recreation Fee Sites across Region 1.

Recreation.gov

Recreation.gov is the government's centralized travel planning platform and reservation system for 14 federal agencies, offering the tools, tips, and information needed for you to discover destinations and activities, plan a trip, and explore outdoor and cultural destination across the country.

Recreation

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Earthquake Lake Visitor Center
Interpretive visitor center for the Earthquake Lake Geologic Area. Picnic sites, interpretive trails, and exhibits. Day use only. 

East Boulder Campground
Hiking Fishing
Nestled alongside the tranquil East Boulder River, East Boulder campground offers a unique blend of accessibility and serenity in a pristine natural setting. Guests are welcome to arrive at any time…

East Creek Campground
Site Open
Hiking
East Creek Campground offers four first-come, first-served sites for tents or small trailers. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 16 feet. There is no cell phone service here.…

East Declaration Trail #416
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Part of the Independence Creek trail system. Upper trailhead on Road 2378. Best of the two trails off Faset Peak.IPNF Visitor Maps & GuidesUSGS Quad(s): Faset PeakView an elevation profile of the…

East Fork Cabin
Picnicking Fishing Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning Horse Riding and Camping
East Fork Cabin offers visitors a unique way to experience the Bitterroot National Forest in southwestern Montana. Open year‑round, this rustic and historic site provides convenient access to a…

East Fork Group Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnicking Fishing
This wooded picnic area is located near Rock Creek next to the East Fork Reservoir. The area has 8 units. The maximum recommended trailer length for the area is 22 feet. 

East Fork Hyalite Creek Trailhead
Hiking
Trail provides access past Horseshoe Falls to Heather and Emerald Lakes. Developed parking area at the end of East Fork Hyalite Creek Road.

East Fork Lost Creek Trail #598
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
There are several dispersed camping areas at the Lower Trailhead near Lost Creek. A toilet is also located at the Lost Creek dispersed camping area. Water is available along two-thirds of the trail's…

East Fork Trail # 433
Horse Riding and Camping Hiking Hunting/Shooting
The East Fork trail is 10.7 miles long. It begins at Road 724 and ends at Trail 313.7. The trail is open for the following uses: Horseback riding and hiking. 

East Fork Trailhead
Site Open
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Hunting/Shooting Fishing Outdoor Science and Learning
East Fork Trailhead consists of two parking areas, one for passenger vehicles and one for vehicles with trailer. Facilities include a vault toilet, hitching rails and a stock ramp.
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