Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, Montana

The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Montana comprises a staggering 3 million acres, divided into nine different areas. Located in southwestern Montana, this forest is made up of many separate parts that all offer something unique to the visitor. If you love and appreciate the wonders of the natural world, visit this National Forest the next time you're in Montana.

Full of natural beauty and lush forests, the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest in Montana offers the nature lover a wide range of beautiful and scenic views. Enjoy the sight of the Rockies, which rise to 11,000 feet, and feeder streams of the Missouri River that wind through spectacular valleys and gorgeous countryside.

The area offers grassland foothills and verdant forests with pine and fir trees – at the highest peaks the Bitterroot and Centennial ranges capture the imagination of the traveler. Hundreds of species roam the forest, including moose, mountain goats, and black bears.

For the avid hiker and explorer, the forest provides many roads and trails so you can take in all the best of the region. Go on a wilderness trek in the Anaconda-Pintler and Lee Metcalf wilderness areas, or take your car and drive on the Gravelly Range Road or Pioneer Mountains Scenic Byway.

If camping is more your style, consider setting up a tent in one of the 50 campgrounds located within the forest. Winter activities are wonderful as well – try snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, or downhill skiing.

In the summer hike to your heart's content or wind your way up to remote mountain lakes and discover hidden spots you can call your own.