Lewis and Clark National Forest

Lewis and Clark National Forest - Great Falls, MT

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Lewis and Clark National Forest

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The Lewis and Clark National Forest is one of ten national forests in Northern Region. It lies in central and north central Montana within the upper Missouri River system.

The elevation in the Lewis and Clark National Forest ranges from 4,500 to 9,362 feet at the top of Rocky Mountain Peak in the Rocky Mountains. Landscapes range from broad prairies to rugged ridges and mountain peaks. Beautiful grassy parks and mountain meadows are surrounded by forests of Douglas fir and lodgepole pine.

The Lewis and Clark Forest is home for large game animals, small animals and protected species. Forest visitors can hunt elk, mule and white tail deer, mountain goat, bighorn sheep, black bear, mountain lion, and blue grouse. Protected wildlife living on or near the Forest include lynx, bald eagles, grizzly bears, peregrine falcon and gray wolf. The Forest contains many popular viewing sites for migrating waterfowl.

The Forest has 1,600 miles of perennial streams and a few small natural and man-made lakes where forest visitors may fish for trout and mountain whitefish. Included are 14 boat camps and 20 miles of frontage on the Smith River, a nationally acclaimed blue ribbon trout stream. Additionally, over 60 streams are known to support westslope cutthroat trout, an imperiled native fish of the upper Missouri River basin.

The Forest contains many scenic drives including the Kings Hill National Scenic Byway - U.S. Highway 89 through the Little Belt Mountains, which is a major route between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks.

No matter what you love to do for your outdoor adventures, you can do it in the Lewis and Clark National Forest!

Facilities: The Lewis and Clark National Forest contains 29 developed recreation sites. Many of these sites are handicap accessible. There are five cabins on the Forest that may be rented by the public on a first come, first served basis. The Forest also has two special-use ski areas within its boundaries.

Best Time To Visit: The Lewis and Clark National Forest is open year-round but some activities are only available seasonally.

Fees: Fees are charged depending on the activity. For example, some campgrounds within the Lewis and Clark National Forest charge a camping fee.

Accessibility: Portions of the forest are accessible.

Rules: Please obey any fire restrictions and posted signs. Pets need to be leashed while visiting developed areas of the Forest.

Directions: The best access to the Lewis and Clark National Forest is through Great Falls, Helena, or Lewistown.

Map: Click here for a map to Lewis and Clark National Forest

Reservations: Reservations are not needed or required to visit the Lewis and Clark National Forest. Some campgrounds may accept reservations.

Address

Lewis and Clark National Forest

1101 15th Street N.

P.O. Box 1806

Great Falls, Montana 59405

Phone
General: (406) 791-7700

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