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Recreation
With four wildernesses, many lakes and rivers, and unique visitor centers that are historic and informative, whatever your outdoor passion, the Lolo National Forest has something for everyone!
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Looking for a cozy basecamp?
Rent a cabin or a lookout and start to unwind. We have a variety of rental cabins from lookouts on mountain tops to historic log cabins located in beautiful canyons where blue ribbon streams flow.
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Current Recreation Conditions
| Area Name | Status | Area Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Bend Guard Station | Open | Open year-long. Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| Big Hole Lookout | Closed | Opens June 10, 2025. Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| Big Larch Campground | Open | Open year-round. 2 Group Sites: Reservations Required through Recreation.gov Memorial Day-Labor Day Fees charged Memorial Day through Labor Day weekends. Individual sites are first come, first served. |
| Big Nelson Campground | Open | Open year-round. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Bighorn Campground | Open | No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. Open year-round, weather dependent. No fees. |
| Bitterroot Flat Campground | Open | Open year-round. Fees charged until September 30, 2024. Gates will remain open with no services after September 30. |
| Cabin City Campground | Closed | Campground closed September 17, 2024 for the season. Sites 1-6 in Loops A and B are available for reservation on Recreation.gov. All other sites are first-come/first-served. Scan & Pay option available, but you must have a recreation.gov account. |
| Cascade Campground | Closed | Campground closed September 30, 2024. The campground is first come, first served. Water will not be available until mid June. Call District to confirm opening date 406-826-3821. |
| Clark Memorial Campground | Closed | Campground closed November 15, 2024. The campground is first come, first served. Water will not be available until mid June. Call District to confirm opening date 406-826-3821. |
| Clearwater Crossing Campground | Open | Open yearlong unless road is closed by snow. |
| Copper King Campground | Closed | Campground closed November 15, 2024. The campground is first come, first served. Water will not be available until mid June. Call District to confirm opening date 406-826-3821. |
| Cougar Peak Lookout | Closed | Closed October 13, 2024 for the season. Reservations required through Recreation.gov |
| Dalles Campground | Open | No amenities after September 30, 2024. Campground will remain open and no fees charged after September 30. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Deer Creek Campground | Open | Open year-long, snow dependent. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Double Arrow Lookout | Closed | Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| Fishtrap Lake Campground | Open | Open year long, snow dependent. Water closes on September 24, 2024 and restrooms close on October 31, 2024. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Fort Fizzle Historic Site Picnic Area | Closed | |
| Gold Rush Campground | Open | Open year long, snow dependent. Restroom closes November 1, 2024. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Grizzly Campground | Closed | Campground closed September 30, 2024.
No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Harry's Flat Campground | Closed | No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Hidden Lake Campground | Open | Open year-round with snow level determining access. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Hogback Homestead | Closed | Open April 1-November 30 annually. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. |
| Kreis Pond Campground | Closed | Open April 1 to December 1 The campground is first come, first served. |
| Lake Alva Campground | Open | Loop A: Open year-round. Fees charged Memorial Day - Labor Day Off-season: open free of charge with limited services. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Lake Inez Campground | Open | Open year-round. Fees charged Memorial Day - Labor Day Group Site Reservations Required through Recreation.gov Memorial Day-Labor Day. Individual sites are first come, first served. Off-season: open free of charge with limited services. |
| Lakeside Campground | Closed | Reservations Required for sites 2-6 through Recreation.gov Memorial Day - Labor Day |
| Lee Creek Campground | Closed | Campground closed for the season on September 16, 2024. |
| Loge Day-Use Area | Closed | Open May to October. Closing October 18, 2024. |
| Lolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area | Closed | Campground closed on September 23, 2024 for the season. First come, first served. No reservations taken. |
| Lolo Pass Visitor Center | None | Summer Season: June-August Fall/Winter Season: September-May Visit Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests for more info. |
| Montana Snowbowl | None | Montana Snowbowl Website |
| Monture Creek Campground | Open | No fees. First Come First Served. No water available. Open year-round. |
| Monture Guard Station Cabin | Open | Open December 1-April 14 annually Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| Morgan-Case Homestead | Open | Open year-round. Reservations required through Recreation.gov. |
| Muchwater Dispersed Campground and Recreation Area | Open | Open year long, snow dependent. Restrooms close October 30, 2024. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Ninemile Remount Depot and Historic Ranger Station | Closed | Call Ninemile Ranger District 406-626-5201 for current status of offerings. |
| Norton Campground | Closed | No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Pattee Canyon Group Picnic Area | Closed | |
| Pattee Canyon Recreation Area | None | |
| Peninsula Dispersed Campground and Recreation Area | Open | Open year long, snow dependent. Restroom closed November 4, 2024. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| Quartz Flat Campground | Closed | Campground closed for the season on September 18, 2024. Certain sites in Loop A, C, and G are available for reservation on Recreation.gov. All other sites are first-come/first-served. Scan & Pay option available, but you must have a recreation.gov account |
| Rainy Lake Campground | Open | Campground is open year-round, with snow levels determining access. No reservations are taken. The campground is first come, first served. |
| River Point Campground | Closed | Reservations Required through Recreation.gov Closed Day after Labor Day to Friday before Memorial Day |
| River Point Picnic Area | Open | Open year round. Call Seeley Lake Ranger District 406-677-2233 for current conditions during the off-season. |
| Savenac Bunkhouse | Closed | Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| Savenac Cookhouse | Open | Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| Savenac East Cottage | Closed | Closed for the season on November 4, 2024. Reservations are required through Recreation.gov |
| Savenac Historic Tree Nursery Visitor Center | Closed | Open from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day, hours and days vary. Call Superior Ranger District for current operating hours at 406-822-4233. |
| Savenac West Cottage | Open | Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| Seeley Lake Campground | Closed | Reservations required via www.recreation.gov |
| Siria Campground | Open | First come, first served. No reservations taken. Open year-round weather dependent. No fees. |
| Sloway Campground | Closed | Closed for the season on September 16, 2024. Sites 1-10 and 21 -25 and the horse camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. The remaining sites are first come first served. Scan & Pay option available, but you must have a recreation.gov account. |
| Thompson Peak Lookout | Closed | Closed for the season on October 6, 2024. Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| Trout Creek Campground | Closed | The campground is first come, first served. Scan & Pay option available, but you must have a recreation.gov account. |
| Up Up 40-Foot Lookout Tower | Closed | Closed October 6, 2024 for the season. Reservations Required through Recreation.gov |
| West Fork Butte Lookout | Open | Reservations required through Recreation.gov |
| West Fork Fishtrap Creek Campground | Closed | Water closed on September 24, 2024 and campground closed October 31, 2024. The campground is first come, first served. Water will not be available until mid-June. Call District to confirm opening date 406-826-3821. |
Spotlights
Lolo Pass Visitor Center
Lolo Pass is managed by the Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest. Information on skiing and winter recreation permits at Lolo Pass can be found on their website. Follow Discover Your Northwest - Lolo Pass Visitor Center on Facebook for the most up-to-date condition information. Please note: Lolo Pass Visitor Center operates in the Pacific Time Zone.
