This is the trailhead for Swamp Peak Trail #3401 See trail page for more information.

Located at Swamp Wells, the horse camp offers access to three northbound trails and one southbound trail.

This busy sno-park/trailhead is used to access non-motorized winter trails, as well as summer hiking/biking trails. There are toilets in the site and a warming hut available to winter users. To view a map of the nordic trail system accessed at this sno-park, click here.

The Swampy Pass area is an especially scenic one, with well marked and consistent trails averaging only a 7% slope. This area offers the backpacker and horseback rider great opportunities for an overnight trip in conjunction with the Low Line Trails #438 and the Cliff Creek Trail #840.  This trail is within the West Elk Wilderness where…

The Swampy Trail #439 begins at the Swampy Pass Trailhead and ends at its intersection with the Lowline Trail #438 on the Paonia Ranger District.  This area is an especially scenic one, with well marked and consistent trails averaging only a 7% slope. It offers the backpacker and horseback rider great opportunities for an overnight trip in conjunction with the Lowline Trail #438 and the Cliff Creek Trail #840.…

For a primitive cabin experience, rent the Swan Cabin on the Cheoah District for $25 per night. This 1931 three-room log cabin has one and a half stories and includes a loft. Nine beds are offered, which include three double bunk frames, two single bed frames and a double bed frame. Each are strung with rope to accommodate sleeping bags. A pit toilet is located adjacent to the cabin. There is no running…

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Area from Columbia Mtn south to Six Mile (Swan Lake Area)

The Swan Guard Station is the oldest building on the Flathead National Forest. Constructed in 1909 as a remote ranger station, the cabin is located at the south end of Swan Lake near the Village of Swan Lake. Fully restored and reconstructed the cabin comfortably sleeps ten people. The cabin is road accessible, has electricity but no interior plumbing. A toilet and hand pump for water is located just outside the…

  Swan Lake is a 52 acre, 95’ deep lake at 3,641’ elevation. Excellent for casual hiking, moderate level mountain biking, fly fishing and large group picnicking and camping.  History: Swan Lake Kitchen was originally built in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and was historically preserved in 2009. Remanence from the North…

Swan Lake trail is connected to Swan Lake campground with two access  points. One is located at Scatter creek Road at the South end of campground and the other is located at the north end of campground by the CCC era kitchen. This hike will take you around the lake with spectacular views of the lake and surrounding mountains . Wildlife such as deer, moose and Osprey have been seen from the trail making for…

The boat ramp is located within the Swan Lake Day Use Area. From Hwy 83, turn west near mile marker 72, just north of town. The campground is located across the street on the east side.

A 12 x 14-foot rustic cabin set back from the eastern tip of Swan Lake. Surrounded by spruce/birch forest and meadows with views of the lake and nearby mountains. This cabin sleeps 6, and has a table, wood stove, splitting maul, crosscut saw, outhouse, and rowboat with oars.  Not included: running water, electricity, mattresses or bedding, cooking utensils, or cut firewood.

The Swan Lake A-frame cabin was rebuilt in 2005 and has an oil heater (#1 stove oil only), 2 single bunks, sleeping loft, wooden table and benches, outhouse, and 2 rowboats with oars. Life jackets, stove oil, bedding, and cooking utensils are not provided. The cabin is surrounded by the steep peaks of the Cosmos Range. Be prepared, as poor weather can result in an extended stay.

Overview This recreation area is located near the village of Swan Lake at the north end of the scenic Swan Valley in northwest Montana, about 17 miles southeast of Big Fork. The campground consists of two loops. Ponderosa Loop offers open, large sites with plenty of space, while sites at Birch Loop are shaded and more clustered together. There is also a reservable group site which accommodates up to 100 people.…

Swan Lake Campground is located in a beautiful mixed pine setting approximately 14 miles south and west of Republic, Washington. Access to the campground is via State Route 21 and paved Forest Road 53 (Scatter Creek). The campground 26 campsites with a mix of back-in and pull-through sites that will accommodate everything from the smallest tent to the largest RV. The lakeshore loop will accommodate up to moderate…

Swan Lake (52 acres) is the most popular lake in the primitive campsite program, so getting a permit to camp can be quite competitive! All four campsites are located on the non-motorized Pine Marten Run Trail, which is open to hiking, mountain biking and horse back riding. There are three primitive toilets available, but no drinking water. All campsites on Swan Lake have excellent swimming areas. Swan Lake offers a…

Originally constructed in 1936 by the Civilian Conservation Corps to serve crew members, and historically preserved in 2009 and 2010, this open air kitchen has retained its historical character. The site is located in a mixed pine forest at the north end of Swan Lake Campground along the northeast shoreline. There are two tables under the shelter and four large tables outside of the shelter for groups to use. The…

The Swan Lake Picnic Site is located in the Swan Lake Day Use Area. There are plenty of picnic tables and fire rings available. There are restrooms, water taps, and trash receptables at this site as well as a boat ramp, dock, and swimming beach. There is a $5 dollar day use fee for this site.

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The Swan Lake Swimming Site is located in the Swan Lake Say Use Area. There is a beach on the shores of Swan Lake open for public swimming. There are restrooms, a boat ramp, dock, and picnic areas available as well. There is a $5 dollar day use fee for this site.

This trailhead provides access to: Swan Lake Trail #3570

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The Swan Observatory is a wildlife viewing site rebuilt in 2006, available for watching Trumpeter swans and, other waterfowl and wildlife in Blind Slough. A short, accessible boardwalk trail leads from the parking area to the shelter.

The Swan River originates in the Mission Mountans and flows north between the Swan Range and the Mission Mountain Wilderness. The Swan originates at Gray Wolf Lake in the Mission Mountains, at 6,650 feet above sea level. Fed partly by melt from the Gray Wolf Glacier, the river descends through a short and steep canyon to Lindbergh Lake, at the base of the Mission Mountains. From there the river flows briefly east…

Area south of Six Mile Mtn.

Lookout / Cabin

Shaded by dense pine trees, Swanson Campground is located near the town of Shaver Lake. Paved and dirt roads provide access to the campground. There is a vault toilet and each site has a table, fire ring and grill. A Campground Host is also on site. Visitors can experience a wide variety of recreational activities such as fishing, boating, and hiking at nearby Shaver Lake.