Darby

Hundreds of peaks separate more than thirty rugged drainages for nearly 90 miles along a dramatic mountain front stretching from the South Fork of Lolo Creek south to where rocky ridges break abruptly into the West Fork of the Bitterroot River.

Slate Creek Campground is located along the east side of Painted Rocks Reservoir in the Bitterroot National Forest near Darby, Montana. At an elevation of 4,500 feet, this campground encompasses 6 acres. Tent and trailer sites are located in a wooded creek bottom.

Tin Cup Creek Trail (96) is in excellent condition. The early part of this trail is notable primarily for the pleasant forest, varied plant life and easy walking. Mountains and rock cliffs are not much in evidence because the valley is broad and heavily timbered.

Trapper Creek Lodge has completely modern, yet rustic log cabins for your vacation pleasure. Catch and release trout ponds in front of cabins, secluded hot tub on the creek, mountain bikes and a fitness room all included in rental price

Trapper Peak looms over the parking lot for Trapper Creek Trail (598). That sets the tone for the whole day's hike, as North Trapper on one side of the drainage, and a line of cliffs and needle-like peaks on the other, dominate this trail.

West Fork Billabong offers fine dining, lounge and casino. We also have 10 RV sites, water, electricity, sewer, shower, toilets and laundry. A 2500 foot airstrip is nearby as well as access to fishing, hunting, hiking, skiing and snowmobiling.

This District office administers to the southwestern portion of the Bitterroot National Forest. Selway River float permits are also .administered through this office - permit deadline is January 31. Office hours are from 8:30am - 4:30pm.

There is a $50 a night usage fee. The cabin will accommodate up to 15 people. Water, a wood heating stove, and a propane cooking stove provided. The cabin has three bedrooms, a large meeting room, and a deck.