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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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Giant Cedar Grove Trailhead
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Just 30 minutes north of the sweet little town of Elk River, Idaho, the Giant Cedar Grove Trailhead marks the start of the paved and accessible Giant Red Cedar National Recreation Trail (Trail 748).…

Giant White Pine Campground
Site Closed
Take the opportunity to travel the lovely White Pine Scenic Byway, Idaho 6, north from the quaint town of Harvard, Idaho for just over 7 miles to visit this special site. Named after an enormous, 600…

Gibbons Pass Interpretive Site
Outdoor Science and Learning
Set out on a journey through time as you explore the historic route across the Continental Divide forged by some of America’s most storied travelers.On July 3, 1806, determined to discover a more…

Gibson Boating Site
Site Open
Water Activities
Bears may frequent the area; keep all food out of sight in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating. Mandatory food storage is required.

Gipsy Lake Day Picnic Area
Site Open
The Gipsy Lake Picnic Site is located adjacent to a small mountain lake on the east side of the Big Belt Mountains. This recreation site can be accessed off the Duck Creek Road #139.

Gipsy/Birch Creek Trail
Hiking
The Gipsy/Birch Creek Trail is 7.9 miles long. It begins at the trailhead adjacent to the Gipsy Lake Campground. The trail proceeds south into Birch Creek Basin and terminates at the junction with…

Gird Point Lookout
Hiking Outdoor Science and Learning
Discover a one-of-a-kind adventure at Gird Point Lookout on the Bitterroot National Forest! This historic 1940s-style L-4 cabin sits atop an 8-foot tower at 7,702 feet, offering breathtaking views of…

Glacier Lake Trail (# 3)
Hiking Fishing
Glacier Lake Trail (# 3) is 2.2 miles long. It is a short but steep trail with spectacular views. Glacier Lake sits at 9,700 feet, but the trail climbs to more than 10,000 feet before you reach the…

Glacier Rim River Access Boating Site
Water Activities
River access site located on the Wild and Scenic North Fork of the Flathead River.  This river access site has designated parking area, vault toilet, and a concrete ramp.

Glacier View Area
Hiking Horse Riding and Camping
The Glacier View Area is located west of Glacier National Park and borders Canada to the north.  All trails can be accessed from the North Fork road #486.
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