Scenic Drives
There are many places to go for a scenic drive on the Lolo National Forest, and we recommend contacting a ranger station in your area of interest for a route that is best for you.
A couple of popular drives include: Montana Highway 83 on the Seeley Lake Ranger District which offers beautiful views of the "Chain of Lakes," and U.S. Highway 12 along Lolo Creek on the Missoula Ranger District which has many interpretive signs recounting the days of Lewis and Clark and the Nez Perce Tribe. Areas on the Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District offer excellent views of surrounding mountains, glacial flood geology, and wildlife including bighorn sheep, elk, and bald eagles.
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Cascade Campground
Site Open
This campground is located in the canyon bottom along the Clark Fork River. The site is adjacent to the highway and across the road from the river, and forested with Douglas-fir, ponderosa pine and…
Double Arrow Lookout
Site Open
Double Arrow Lookout was renovated in 2021-2022! The Double Arrow Lookout offers guests a chance to see the Seeley valley and the adjacent Swan Mountains from a different and unique vantage point,…
Ferry Landing Picnic Area
Site Open
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.