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Horse Riding and Camping

Looking for a place to ride or camp with your horses? There are many opportunities across the forest. Sloway Campground is conveniently located for those traveling with stock along Interstate 90. For those who are looking for a campground off the beaten path, Clearwater Crossing Campground is located near fishing and trail riding opportunities.

Horseback Riding

Horse riding on a trail in western Montana...there's nothing else finer - except maybe a sunset too. Remember, there are more trails listed on the Lolo National Forest Visitor Maps more information on these can be found under Maps & Guides

Horse Camping

There are a few campgrounds on the Forest that allow horses including Clearwater Crossing Campground, Monture Creek Campground and Sloway Campground.


 

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Bend Guard Station

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Winter Sports
The Bend area offers opportunities for a variety of outdoor recreation experiences including hiking, fishing, mountain biking, cross-country skiing and berry picking, in season. The Bend Work Center…

Blue Mountain Recreation Area

Site Open
Hiking Biking Winter Sports Other Outdoor Science and Learning Water Activities Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Off Highway Vehicles (OHV)
This 4,900-acre recreation area includes 41 miles of system trails and is a popular spot for locals and visitors because of its proximity to the city of Missoula and the views of the Missoula valley,…

Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Together, the Great Bear Wilderness, the Bob Marshall Wilderness, and the Scapegoat Wilderness form the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex, an area of more than 1.5 million acres. This is the third…

Clearwater Crossing Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping
Off the beaten path, this is a small campground with stock facilities and public corrals. The nearby trailhead is primarily used for horseback riding and hiking into the Great Burn area.

Ferry Landing Picnic Area

Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Picnicking Horse Riding and Camping Scenic Drives Water Activities
This open site is in the canyon bottom on a major river. Recreation opportunities include: picnicking at the beach, fishing and boating the Clark Fork River, hiking and horseback trail riding.

Monture Creek Campground

Site Open
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Hiking
Open, grassy areas and large ponderosa pine make this out-of-the-way campground a delight for people who like open spaces as well as trees. The campground is located along Monture Creek and adjacent…

Rattlesnake National Recreation Area & Wilderness

Site Open
Hiking Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Winter Sports Horse Riding and Camping Biking
Established by Congress in 1980, the Rattlesnake National Recreation Area and Wilderness is located on the Missoula Ranger District, northwest of Missoula and southwest of Seeley Lake, Montana. This…

Sloway Campground

Site Closed
Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Horse Riding and Camping Water Activities Picnicking
Sloway Campground is located off of Interstate 90, just 60 minutes west of Missoula, Montana and 15 minutes west of Superior, Montana. The paved campground has 27 sites total. There is water, vault…

Last updated March 4th, 2025