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A Jewel of the West


Visit Montana's largest National Forest and explore scenic byways, wilderness areas, alpine lakes, rangeland, and more.

Welcome to the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest

The forest provides timber, minerals, grazing lands, and breath-taking scenery for a wide variety of recreational pursuits. Whether it's wilderness trekking in the Anaconda-Pintler or Lee Metcalf wildernesses, driving the Gravelly Range Road or Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway, or camping in one of the campgrounds in the forest, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge has it all.

Recreation

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Explore campgrounds, cabins, and recreational opportunities.

Book a cabin

Bloody Dick Cabin

Find a cozy retreat in a beautiful setting.

Get permits

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Harvest firewood, Christmas trees, mushrooms, and more. 

Explore safety & ethics

Campfire

Discover tips for coexisting with our furry friends, winter recreation, campfires, and more. 

Recent news

Logging operation

Keep up to date on the latest information.

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