**May 2023:** Reconstruction work is planned for the Bighorn Campground this
summer (2023). Once work begins, the campground will be closed. Upgrades will
include vault toilets, new campsites, fire rings, and picnic tables.
Reconstruction work is funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is situated right on Rock
Creek in an old growth Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. This area is
known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment. The
campground is open year-round, weather dependent. There are no amenities from
October through April. Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles are not
recommended due to the narrow and rough road.

May 2023: Reconstruction work is planned for the Bighorn Campground this summer (2023). Once work begins, the campground will be closed. Upgrades will include vault toilets, new campsites, fire rings, and picnic tables. Reconstruction work is funded by the Great American Outdoors Act.Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is situated right on Rock Creek in an old growth Ponderosa Pine and Douglas Fir forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment. The campground is open year-round, weather dependent. There are no amenities from October through April.&nbsp;Trailers, motorhomes and tow vehicles are not recommended due to the narrow and rough road.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Bighorn Campground

## Overview

Morgan-Case Homestead is a rustic log cabin situated on approximately 320
acres along Rock Creek. The cabin is listed on the National Register of
Historic Places for its significance relating to early homesteading and
ranching in Granite County and western Montana. It was an active work site
from 1890 to 1951.  
  
In addition to being a great home base for big game hunters, the cabin
provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, including blue-
ribbon trout fishing and trails that are open to hiking and horseback riding,
as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing.

## Recreation

The area surrounding the cabin offers both summer and winter recreation
opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing and
snowshoeing. The Sandstone/Wyman trailhead is located within a mile of the
homestead, providing access to an extensive network of trails.  
  
Rock Creek is well known for its excellent trout fishing opportunities. Proper
licenses are required to enjoy hunting and fishing in the state of Montana.
The surrounding meadows provide great opportunities for wildlife viewing as
well.

## Facilities

The single-story log cabin is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate up to
five people. The rental has two bedrooms, a living room, dining room and a
kitchen. It is equipped with beds and mattresses, a table and chairs, counter
and cupboard space, period furniture and an accessible outdoor vault toilet.
Drinking water is not provided. It is recommended that you bring an adequate
supply of your own water.  
  
The kitchen is outfitted with an electric range and oven, refrigerator and
electric lights. In the winter the cabin is heated to 50 degrees with electric
baseboard heaters. It is equipped with a wood stove for additional heat.
Cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils cookware, utilities and other amenities
may be available, but are not guaranteed; call for availability, (406)
329-3814.  
  
Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including blankets and pillows,
as well as towels, soap, garbage bags, toilet paper and some cooking and
eating utensils and equipment. Guests are responsible for cleaning the cabin
prior to departure.  
  
The cabin is accessible by vehicle, depending on conditions. During the
winter, travelers may have to hike, ski or snowshoe about a mile to the cabin.
Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.

## Natural Features

The homestead is located in the rugged Sapphire Mountains at an elevation of
4,700 feet. The Missoula Ranger District began preservation work on the cabin
in 2001, restoring its historic charm.  
  
The Sapphire Mountains contain large stands of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine
forests and are home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep,
mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Morgan-Case Homestead is a rustic log cabin situated on approximately 320 acres along Rock Creek. The cabin is listed on the National Register of Historic Places for its significance relating to early homesteading and ranching in Granite County and western Montana. It was an active work site from 1890 to 1951.
 
In addition to being a great home base for big game hunters, the cabin provides access to a variety of recreational opportunities, including blue-ribbon trout fishing and trails that are open to hiking and horseback riding, as well as cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The area surrounding the cabin offers both summer and winter recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. The Sandstone/Wyman trailhead is located within a mile of the homestead, providing access to an extensive network of trails.
 
Rock Creek is well known for its excellent trout fishing opportunities. Proper licenses are required to enjoy hunting and fishing in the state of Montana. The surrounding meadows provide great opportunities for wildlife viewing as well.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The single-story log cabin is wheelchair accessible and can accommodate up to five people. The rental has two bedrooms, a living room, dining room and a kitchen. It is equipped with beds and mattresses, a table and chairs, counter and cupboard space, period furniture and an accessible outdoor vault toilet. Drinking water is not provided. It is recommended that you bring an adequate supply of your own water.
 
The kitchen is outfitted with an electric range and oven, refrigerator and electric lights. In the winter the cabin is heated to 50 degrees with electric baseboard heaters. It is equipped with a wood stove for additional heat. Cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils cookware, utilities and other amenities may be available, but are not guaranteed; call for availability, (406) 329-3814. 
 
Guests will need to bring their own bedding, including blankets and pillows, as well as towels, soap, garbage bags, toilet paper and some cooking and eating utensils and equipment. Guests are responsible for cleaning the cabin prior to departure.
 
The cabin is accessible by vehicle, depending on conditions. During the winter, travelers may have to hike, ski or snowshoe about a mile to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety. <h2>Natural Features</h2>
The homestead is located in the rugged Sapphire Mountains at an elevation of 4,700 feet. The Missoula Ranger District began preservation work on the cabin in 2001, restoring its historic charm. 

 
The Sapphire Mountains contain large stands of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine forests and are home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears.

MORGAN-CASE HOMESTEAD

Morgan Case Homestead

## Overview

The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on
approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides
access to a variety of recreational activities as well as exceptional scenery.

## Recreation

This area offers spring, summer and fall recreation opportunities including
hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The area is popular for big
game hunting in designated areas. Visitors enjoy fishing nearby in Rock Creek,
a Blue Ribbon trout stream. Access to the Hogback Ridge trailhead and an
extensive network of trails is located at the entrance to the homestead site.

## Facilities

The two-story cabin has three bedrooms and can sleep up to eight people. The
kitchen, living room/dining room, and a single bedroom with a double bed are
located on the first floor. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with
two bunk beds, are located on the second floor. The first floor is wheelchair
accessible.  
  
  
  
The cabin is heated with a wood stove and a propane cook stove. The lights are
powered by a solar panel array with a battery bank. The rental is outfitted
with period furniture including a large bench-style dining table, kitchen
table, chairs, couches and dressers. Cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils,
cookware and other amenities may be available, but are not guaranteed; call
for availability, (406) 329-3814.  
  
  
  
Water is available intermittently at the hand pump located behind the
homestead. Potable water cannot be guaranteed,recommended you bring an
adiquate supply of your own drinking water. An accessible vault toilet is also
provided outside, behind the cabin.  
  
  
  
Guests should bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes.
Bedding, pillows, towels, food, matches, flashlights, toilet paper and garbage
bags are not provided. Guests are responsible for cleaning the cabin prior to
their departure.  
  
  
  
The cabin is accessible by vehicle. In the late fall and early spring,
depending on weather conditions, guests may need to hike or ski up to a mile
to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and
safety.

## Natural Features

The cabin is located near the scenic Hogback Creek, in the rugged Sapphire
Mountains, at an elevation of 4,500 feet. It was built in 1917 as a permanent
home. In the early 1990s the Missoula Ranger District, along with many
dedicated volunteers, restored the Hogback Homestead to its original historic
condition, providing renters an opportunity to experience the setting and
lifestyle of the early 1900s.  
  
The Sapphire Mountains contain large stands of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine
forests and are home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep,
mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears.

<h2>Overview</h2>
The Hogback Homestead is a fully furnished log cabin that sits on approximately five acres along Hogback Creek in western Montana. It provides access to a variety of recreational activities as well as exceptional scenery.<h2>Recreation</h2>
This area offers spring, summer and fall recreation opportunities including hiking, fishing, hunting and wildlife viewing. The area is popular for big game hunting in designated areas. Visitors enjoy fishing nearby in Rock Creek, a Blue Ribbon trout stream. Access to the Hogback Ridge trailhead and an extensive network of trails is located at the entrance to the homestead site. <h2>Facilities</h2>
The two-story cabin has three bedrooms and can sleep up to eight people. The kitchen, living room/dining room, and a single bedroom with a double bed are located on the first floor. Two bedrooms, one with a double bed and one with two bunk beds, are located on the second floor. The first floor is wheelchair accessible. The cabin is heated with a wood stove and a propane cook stove. The lights are powered by a solar panel array with a battery bank. The rental is outfitted with period furniture including a large bench-style dining table, kitchen table, chairs, couches and dressers. Cleaning supplies, kitchen utensils, cookware and other amenities may be available, but are not guaranteed; call for availability, (406) 329-3814. Water is available intermittently at the hand pump located behind the homestead. Potable water cannot be guaranteed,recommended you bring an adiquate supply of your own drinking water. An accessible vault toilet is also provided outside, behind the cabin. Guests should bring water for drinking, cooking and cleaning purposes. Bedding, pillows, towels, food, matches, flashlights, toilet paper and garbage bags are not provided. Guests are responsible for cleaning the cabin prior to their departure. The cabin is accessible by vehicle. In the late fall and early spring, depending on weather conditions, guests may need to hike or ski up to a mile to the cabin. Guests are responsible for their own travel arrangements and safety.
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The cabin is located near the scenic Hogback Creek, in the rugged Sapphire Mountains, at an elevation of 4,500 feet. It was built in 1917 as a permanent home. In the early 1990s the Missoula Ranger District, along with many dedicated volunteers, restored the Hogback Homestead to its original historic condition, providing renters an opportunity to experience the setting and lifestyle of the early 1900s.
 
The Sapphire Mountains contain large stands of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine forests and are home to a variety of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, mountain goats, elk, moose, deer and black bears.

HOGBACK HOMESTEAD

Hogback Homestead

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek,
situated within an old growth ponderosa pine forest. This area is known for
its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment. The campground is
open year-round, weather dependent. There are no amenities from October
through April.

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated within an old growth ponderosa pine forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment. The campground is open year-round, weather dependent. There are no amenities from October through April.

Siria Campground

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek,
situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for
its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.

$15 per night. Limit 2 vehicles per site. Fees charged from April through
September.

Bitterroot Flat Campground

**May 2023:** Reconstruction work started in Harry's Flat Campground during
the summer of 2022 and will continue into the summer of 2023. The north end of
the campground will remain closed until reconstruction work is complete.
Upgrades include a hardened river access ramp, day use parking area for
vehicles and boat trailers, vault toilets, new campsites, fire rings, and
picnic tables. Reconstruction work is funded by fees collected on site, the
Tri-County Resource Advisory Committee, and the Great American Outdoors Act.

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek,
situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for
its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.

May 2023: Reconstruction work&nbsp;started in Harry&rsquo;s Flat Campground during the summer of 2022 and will continue into the summer of 2023. The north end of the campground will remain closed until reconstruction work is complete. Upgrades include a hardened river access ramp, day use parking area for vehicles and boat trailers, vault toilets, new campsites, fire rings, and picnic tables. Reconstruction work is funded by fees collected on site, the Tri-County Resource Advisory Committee, and the Great American Outdoors Act.Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is adjacent to Rock Creek, situated amongst ponderosa pine and Douglas-fir trees. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.

Harry's Flat Campground

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is situated above Rock
Creek in a mixed conifer forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout
stream and rugged canyon environment.

Located in the Rock Creek drainage, this campground is situated above Rock Creek in a mixed conifer forest. This area is known for its blue ribbon trout stream and rugged canyon environment.

Dalles Campground

East of Rock Creek, this campground is located in the Ranch Creek drainage.
Several campsites border the creek.

East of Rock Creek, this campground is located in the Ranch Creek drainage. Several campsites border the creek.

$15 per night. Limit 2 vehicles per site.

Grizzly Campground

* _**What’s closed:**_ Grizzly Campground
  *  _**Where:**_ Grizzly Campground 
  *  _**When:**_**** June 11, 2026 through June 4, 2027
  *  _**Why:** _Hazardous conditions; closure protects public safety
  *  _**Plan ahead:**_**** Check below for the closure order and map; questions? Call (406) 329-3814 (Missoula RD)

**U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service**

**Lolo National Forest**

**Missoula Ranger District**

**Area and Road Closure**  
  

**PROHIBITIONS**

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following
are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and road in the
Missoula Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, described below and shown on
the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described
Area/Road”):

  1. 36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e). It is prohibited to go into the area closed for public safety.
  2. 36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e). Being on the described roads.

**EXEMPTIONS**

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this
Order:

  1. Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).
  2. Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(4).

**DESCRIBED AREA/ROADS**

The Area Closure includes the Grizzly Campground in its entirety located in
Township 10 North, Range 16 West, Section 31.

The Road Closure includes National Forest System Road #4295, Grizzly
Campground Loop Road.

**PURPOSE**

The purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to blowdown.

**IMPLEMENTATION**

  1. This Order shall be in effect from 06/11/2026 through 06/04/2027, unless rescinded.
  2. A map identifying the Described Area and Road is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/alerts.
  3. Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions. 
  4. A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.
  5. Contact the Missoula Ranger District in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3814, and Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3750, for more information about this Order. 
  6. This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same Described Area or Road.

Signed and issued on 6/10/2026.

_/s/ Benjamin Johnson_  
Forest Supervisor  
Lolo National Forest

<ul><li>What’s closed: Grizzly Campground</li><li>Where: Grizzly Campground </li><li>When: June 11, 2026 through June 4, 2027</li><li>Why: Hazardous conditions; closure protects public safety</li><li>Plan ahead: Check below for the closure order and map; questions? Call (406) 329-3814 (Missoula RD)</li></ul>
U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Lolo National ForestMissoula Ranger DistrictArea and Road Closure  PROHIBITIONSPursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50 (a) and (b), the following are prohibited on the National Forest System (NFS) lands and road in the Missoula Ranger District, Lolo National Forest, described below and shown on the attached map incorporated into this Order as Exhibit A (the “Described Area/Road”):<ol><li>36 C.F.R. § 261.53(e). It is prohibited to go into the area closed for public safety.</li><li>36 C.F.R. § 261.54(e). Being on the described roads.</li></ol>EXEMPTIONSPursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:<ol><li>Persons with Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order or a written determination by a Forest Service authorized officer that a permit is not required under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(1) or (2).</li><li>Any Federal, State, or Local Officer, or member of an organized rescue or firefighting resource in the performance of an official duty under 36 C.F.R. § 251.50(e)(4).</li></ol>DESCRIBED AREA/ROADSThe Area Closure includes the Grizzly Campground in its entirety located in Township 10 North, Range 16 West, Section 31.The Road Closure includes National Forest System Road #4295, Grizzly Campground Loop Road. PURPOSEThe purpose of this Order is to protect public safety due to blowdown.IMPLEMENTATION<ol><li>This Order shall be in effect from 06/11/2026 through 06/04/2027, unless rescinded.</li><li>A map identifying the Described Area and Road is attached and made part of this Order as Exhibit A. For a digital version of this Order and Exhibit A, go to <a href="https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/alerts">https://www.fs.usda.gov/r01/lolo/alerts</a>.</li><li>Unless otherwise expressly defined in this Order, the terms used in this Order are defined by the regulations of the Secretary of Agriculture, 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299. If there are terms in this Order that are not expressly defined in the Order or 36 C.F.R. Chapter II, Parts 200-299, their meaning shall be determined by their plain language definitions. </li><li>A violation of the above prohibitions is punishable as a Class B misdemeanor by a fine of not more than $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for organizations, or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551; 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.</li><li>Contact the Missoula Ranger District in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3814, and Lolo National Forest Supervisor’s Office in Missoula, MT, (406) 329-3750, for more information about this Order. </li><li>This Order supersedes any previous Orders prohibiting the same or similar acts in the same Described Area or Road.</li></ol>Signed and issued on 6/10/2026./s/ Benjamin Johnson  Forest Supervisor  Lolo National Forest

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