Fort Fizzle Historic Site Picnic Area
This relaxing picnic site along U.S. Highway 12 offers interpretive signs explaining the history of Fort Fizzle and invites you to be a part of a replica 19th century military entrenchment. Trailers are not recommended. The walkways to tables and restrooms are surfaced and accessible to wheelchairs. A path from the picnic area leads to nearby Lolo Creek.
Fort Fizzle
Images of the Historic Fort Fizzle picnic and day use area on the Lolo National Forest. (US Forest Service Photo by Kevin Farmer)
General Information
Picnic tables, fire rings, and grills are available. Very cool interpretive signs on site.
May 22 - September 20
Gate open Memorial Day through Labor Day and potentially longer into the shoulder seasons provided maintenance staff is available. Site is open for walk-in use year-round. Please do not block gates. Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Please view our Visitor Guidelines.
Day Use:
No Fee (20 people or less)
Groups of 20+ people call 406-329-3814 for reservations. *Sites may be reservable and reservation fees apply.*
No fees required for groups of under 20 people. Groups of 20 people or more should call 406-329-3814 for reservations.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 46.746321
Longitude: -114.171248
Directions
From Lolo, Montana drive 5 miles west on U.S. Highway 12.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
