Silvertip Trailhead

This is a free trailhead site located 68 miles south of the town of Hungry Horse on the gravel East Side Reservoir Road #38. The trailhead is located at an elevation of 4,400 feet and is open from July 1 through August 31. Silvertip Trailhead is situated at the end of the Spotted Bear River Road #568. The 6 parking spots are next to the road. The site is located in old growth stand of lodgepole pine. It gets moderate use. It is used as a base for accessing Spotted Bear River Trail #83 and Silvertip Creek Trail #89. There are no tables, metal fire rings, or vault toilet. There is no potable water, but water is available from Spotted Bear River a mile away, and must be treated prior to consumption. Stock is allowed at the site. There is a hitchrail and unloading ramp. Weed Seed Free Feed is required on all national forest lands. There is no garbage service and visitors need to plan to Pack It In, and Pack It Out. There is a food storage order in effect on all national forest land that requires that human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants be kept unavailable to bears. Your stay may not exceed 14 days. This is a remote location and there is no cell phone service in the area. The closest public phone is located 15 miles west at the Spotted Bear Ranger Station. Phone, gas, and food are located 68 miles north in the town of Hungry Horse.

At a Glance

Reservations:	First come, first served.
Fees:	No fee.
Open Season:	07/01
Usage:	Moderate
Restrictions:	There is a 14 day stay limit, and also food storage requirements for human and stock food, garbage, and other attractants. See Visitor Guidelines.
Closest Towns:	Hungry Horse, MT
Water:	No
Restroom:	No
Operated By:	Forest Service