There is a large graveled parking area with a bi-level stock loading ramp, two hitch rails and trail signs at the trailhead but no toilet facilities. Bobcat lakes are nestled in a high cirque basin on the east side of Bobcat Peak.

Boulder Campground

Boulder Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. There are 12 campsites. The maximum recommended trail length for the area is 24 feet. Please limit your stay to 16 days. You will be asked to pay a small fee for the use of the campground.

Boulder Creek Trail

Boulder Creek Trail is a secondary trail going up Boulder Creek. It is steep after the first 0.5 mile.

Mono Campground located at the trailhead has a toilet and five camping sites, and drinking water. Motorcycles and ATVs are allowed on the first .5 mile but not on the trail beyond the junction with the David Creek Trail.

Four person capacity; cost $20.00. Winter access varies with snow conditions; normally can drive to cabin with 4-wheel unit; otherwise, road may be blocked 6 miles from cabin. Summer access good even by car unless rainy weather when road becomes slick.

The trailhead is undeveloped and the last mile of the Cherry Creek road is eroded and passable only by 4-wheel drive vehicles. The trail is open to motorized use and it is a popular area for motorcycle and ATV users.

There is a stock ramp, hitch rail and a toilet at the trailhead for Trail 131 at Seymour Creek. On the eastern half of Chub Creek Trail 132 is a good grazing meadow in Chub Creek and also where Trail 170 junctions with Trail 131.

The Church of the Big Hole is located in the beautiful Big Hole Valley. The church serves a wide variety of faith traditions and invites all to join in worship.

Complete Fly Fisher

Located on the banks of the Big Hole River, the Complete Fly Fisher offers spacious and private accommodations, gourmet dining, expert guiding, and instruction. Since 1972 we have offered the finest in hospitality for the traveling angler.

Craig Fellin? Big Hole River Outfitters

Craig Fellin Outfitters & Big Hole Lodge offers a quality fly-fishing experience in southwestern Montana. Guests stay in spacious private cabins with modern conveniences, all opening to a panoramic view of the scenic Wise River Valley and Pioneer Mountains.

The Canyon Creek Trail begins in the low valley of Canyon Creek, the walk is gentle and level on this section and passes through lush forest of spruce, fir, Lodgepole pine and white bark pine. Lush undergrowth of alder, willow, and Labrador tea abound underneath the canopy of trees.

There is a large graveled parking area at the trailhead for Trail 2 adjacent to the Mono Creek Campground. The junction of Trail 2 and the David Creek Trail 56 is well marked three miles in on Trail 2. The trail is easy to follow all the way to Torrey Lake.

East Bank

The East Banks Recreation Site is located on the Big Hole River in southwest Montana. The recreation area is at an elevation of 5,700 feet and encompasses 20 acres. Five campsites are available with a 14 day limit and a maximum trailer length of 24 feet.

Elk Watch

Elk Watch is a newly constructed and nicely appointed two bedroom lodging overlooking the Big Hole River. A fully equipped kitchen and living area complete the lodging. Lodging is a new addition to our home.

Ferguson Lake Trail drops off of Foolhen Ridge to lake. Trail is moderately steep and is open to motorized use.

Length: 1.7 miles. Moderate use

Trail Begins: Road 1213.Trail Ends: Ferguson Lake

Four person capacity; cost $20.00. Recommended for snowmobile access only in winter. Nearest road is 12 miles. Summer access by trail, 2.5 miles from nearest road. Cabin sites in small meadow NE of Foolhen Mountain Cabin is rustic. Wood stove for heat.

At the trailhead is a stock unloading ramp and hitch rails. The parking area is large. Bryant Creek Road 1213 is a long road with few turn outs and is steep and narrow on the last three miles. Single vehicles will not have problems on this road.

Fourth of July Campground

Fourth of July Campground is located in Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest. There are 5 campsites, which are camping pads on compacted gravel with paved interior access trails. Water from a handpump, firerings, and handicapped accessible restrooms are provided.

Gold Creek Trail (152) begins as a gentle walk from the trailhead in a side drainage of Gold Creek. The trail crosses a small spring creek on a puncheon bridge and follows a small drainage heading east and northeast approximately 0.5 mile until it crosses main Gold Creek.

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