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Temporary Special Use Permits
This page is used to provide updates to the Flathead National Forest’s temporary special use permitting process. For more detailed information please visit the forest project page where you can find all associated documents. You may also visit our main special use permits page for more information about forest processes.
2024 Update
The Flathead NF received 23 applications for temporary recreation special use permits for the 2024 summer season. Please view the information organized by district below to see the current status.
The following table shows the status of applications for the Hungry Horse-Glacier View Ranger District.
Please contact Sean Cranmer with questions or to request more information:
- 406-387-3814
- sean.m.cranmer@usda.gov
| Name | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Big Sky Bible Camp | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| Cloud Nine River Rentals | Permit issued | 6/28/2024 |
| Glacier Hikes and Bikes | Permit issued | 6/26/2024 |
| Glacier Ridge Runners | Permit issued | 5/31/2024 |
| Glacier Water Rentals | Permit issued | 6/3/2024 |
| Le Grizz Ultra-marathon | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| Logan Health | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| Montana Kayak Academy | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
The following table shows the status of applications for the Spotted Bear Ranger District.
Please contact Jeremy Rust with questions or to request more information:
- 406-897-0606
- jeremy.rust@usda.gov
| Name | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| StHealthy Events | Withdrawn | 4/15/2024 |
The following table shows the status of applications for the Swan Lake Ranger District.
Please contact Chris Kaminsky with questions or to request more information:
- 406-309-1468
- christopher.kaminsky@usda.gov
| Name | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| 406 Docks | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| Adventure Cycling | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| BIKEternity | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| Flathead Outdoors | Permit issued | 6/7/2024 |
| Great Northern Wilderness Guides | Permit issued | 6/25/2024 |
| Narrow Path Adventures | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
The following table shows the status of applications for the Tally Lake Ranger District.
Please contact Derrick Mercer with questions or to request more information:
- 406-758-3546
- derrick.mercer@usda.gov
| Name | Status | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Action Rentals | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| Alpine Running Guides | Permit issued | 6/17/2024 |
| Kiwanis Club of Kalispell | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| Northwest Montana Adventures | Permit issued | 5/30/2024 |
| Rooted Heart LLC | Permit issued | 5/31/2024 |
| The Last Best Ride | Pending permit issuance | 5/24/2024 |
| Whitefish Bike Retreat | Permit issued | 6/5/2024 |
| Whitefish Outfitters | Permit issued | 6/6/2024 |