Changes coming to Bitterroot NF campgrounds

HAMILTON – Fall officially arrives next week and along with all the seasonal changes, the Bitterroot National Forest is announcing several campground and recreation site changes.

Darby/Sula Ranger District – (406) 821-3913

• Lower Como Campground = Open with services and nightly fees through September 16th.  Current fees – $16/night.  Campground will close on September 17.
• Three Frogs Campground = Open with services and nightly fees through September 16.  Current fees – $8/night.  Will remain open through September 30^th with no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ garbage and free of charge and will close on October 1^st.
• Lake Como Day Use Sites (Picnic Area, Trailhead, Beach, Boat Launch) = Day use fees no longer required, no services, ‘pack it in, pack it out’. Open year-round.
• Rock Creek Horse Camp = Open with services and nightly fees through September 16^th.  Will remain open until closed by snow.  No services. ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ and free of charge.
• Wood’s Cabin = The historic cabin on the north shore of Lake Como is available to rent in the fall and winter.  $60 per night.  To reserve your dates visit www.recreation.gov .
• Black Bear Campground – Open until closed by snow with 6 campsites.  No water.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.
• Lost Horse Road & Schumaker Campground – Open until closed by snow.  No services. ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.
• Skalkaho Pass (State Highway 38) is currently open.  For latest road information visit www.mdt.mt.gov  or Dial 511.
• Spring Gulch Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 30^th.  Current fees – $12/ night.  Campground will close on Oct. 1.
• Indian Trees Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 30.  Current fees – $10/ night.  Campground will close on Oct. 1.
• Martin Creek Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 30^th.  Current fees – $8/ night.  Remains open after Sept. 30 with no fees, no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow.
• Warm Springs Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 30^th.  Current fees – $8/night.  Campground will remain open through Oct. with no fees, no services, and ‘pack it in, pack it out’.
• Crazy Creek Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through Sept. 30.  Current fees – $8/ night.  Remain open after Sept. 30 with no fees, no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow.
• Crazy Creek Horse Camp – Open with no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow
• Jennings Camp – Open with no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow
• McCart Lookout – Reservations open through September 18^th at www.recreation.gov  
• East Fork Guard Station – Reservations open year-round at  www.recreation.gov
• Two Good Cabin – Open for reservations through Oct. 15^th.  Reservations resume from Dec. 1 through Dec. 31. Reservations available at www.recreation.gov.

Stevensville Ranger District:  (406) 777-5461

• Charles Water Campground – Open with services and nightly fees through September.  (Water will be winterized sooner however if temperatures start dropping.)  Current fees – $10/night.  Closed Oct. 1.
• Larry Creek Group Site – Reservations open through Sept. 30^th; from Oct 1 – Nov. 30, available on a first serve basis with no fees, no services, ‘pack it in, pack it out’.
• Blodgett Campground – Open with 7 campsites until Dec. 1^st or sooner, depending on weather.  No water.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.
• Gold Creek Campground – Open with 5 campsites until closed by snow.  No water.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.

West Fork Ranger District:  (406) 821-3269

• Rombo Campground – Open with no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ garbage until closed by snow.
• Alta Campground – Open with no services and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow.
• Sam Billings Campground – Open with 12 campsites and no fees until closed by snow.  No services.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.
• Slate Creek Campground – Front loop open until closed by snow.  No services.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.  Back loop closed Sept. 30.
• Fales Flat Campground – Open with no services, and ‘pack it in, pack it out’ until closed by snow.
• Beaver Point, Raven Creek, Indian Creek, Paradise Campgrounds open until closed by snow.  No services.  ‘Pack it in, pack it out’ garbage.
• Magruder Ranger’s House – Reservations open through October 20^th but water will be turned off Oct. 1^st.  Reservations available at www.recreation.gov.
• Magruder Road Corridor is currently open between Darby and Elk City, Idaho.  Contact the West Fork office for road updates, (406) 821-3269. 

Water systems may be winterized earlier than specified depending on weather conditions, so please contact the appropriate Ranger District for updates.

For more information on campgrounds, recreation rentals, and road and trail information, contact your local Ranger District.