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Recreation

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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East Rosebud Area

The East Rosebud drainage is one of the more scenic locations in the Beartooths and offers many opportunities for hiking, fishing, and camping.View a map of East Rosebud Rd, including campground…

East Rosebud Campground

Picnicking Fishing Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
East Rosebud Campground is nestled in the trees, not far from East Rosebud Lake. East Rosebud is considered one of the more scenic drainages in the Beartooths and the campground is a short distance…

East Rosebud Trail (# 15)

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping Fishing
East Rosebud Trail (# 15) is 16 miles long. The East Rosebud Trail is also known as “The Beaten Path”.The trail begins at the southern end of East Rosebud Road (Forest Road 2177) and climbs…

East Short Pines Land Unit

One of eight land units on the Sioux Ranger District, remotely located south east of Camp Crook South Dakota this small land unit has no designated recreation areas, but offers opportunities for…

Echo Lake Picnic Area

Site Open
Water Activities Picnicking Fishing
This is a nice place for a summertime picnic with fire rings, tables, and beautiful views of the lake. This site is equipped with an ADA-accessible toilet and has nearby access to fishing. The boat…

Ecology Trail

Outdoor Science and Learning Hiking
The Ecology Trail is 2.5 miles long. It begins at Road #1316 and ends at Road #1316. This trail was developed following a 1994 prescribed burn and has 17 stations that discuss the effects of fire and…

Ekalaka Hills Land Unit

Hiking Fishing
One of eight land units on the Sioux Ranger District outside of Ekalaka, MT. Dispersed camping and hiking opportunities available.  Designated recreation sites include:  Ekalaka Park Campground…

Ekalaka Park Campground

Picnicking Hiking
Campground with 7 sites and two day use picnic sites near Ekalaka on the Ekalaka Hills Unit, Sioux Ranger District on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. The Ekalaka Hills consist of scenic cliff…

Elbow Ridge Trail #79

Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
Description: This 6.4-mile single track mainline trail follows Elbow Ridge from the St. Joe River to Needle Peak Road 730. From the Needle Peak Road, this trail heads down the ridge towards the St.…

Eldridge Guard Station

Site Open
Eldridge Guard Station is a primitive, rustic, log structure open year-round for recreational enjoyment. It provides access to several trails for summer hiking and biking, and winter skiing and…