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Lolo National Forest Missoula, Montana Location:    Building 24-A, Fort Missoula Missoula 59801 406-329-3750 This web page has had 1915 unique visitors. Lolo National Forest Website Buy Patrick Clark posters online. Buy Patrick Clark posters online. Description: CAMPING: Developed sites usually contain a parking spur, table, fireplace, toilets and water. The developed campgrounds which require a fee are signed and time limits, if any, are posted. For the more venturesome, there are numerous isolated roadside and backcountry campsites. These sites do not contain improvements like toilets, tables, or fireplaces.Scenic lakes, fringed with forested slopes, offer opportunities for fishing, swimming, canoeing, boating and water skiing.FISHING: Trout species in the Region include cutthroat, kamloops, German Brown, rainbow, Dolly Varden, eastern brook, steelhead and golden. Other species include kokanee, chinook, silver salmon, sturgeon, whitefish, perch, northern and walleyed pike, bass and Montana grayling. The state establishes seasons, issue licences and permits, set limits and enforce regulations. WILDLIFE: Big-game species found in the area include bear, elk, moose, big horn sheep, mule and whitetail deer and Rocky Mountain goat. Along the trails, naturalists and photographers can see a variety of songbirds, hawks, eagles, and owls. In shaded groves, along quiet pools and out on the windswept range, gophers, chipmunks, beaver, porcupine, woodchucks, rabbits, squirrels, and other animals can be watched and photographed.HIKING: Lolo National Forest offers 9 trails ranging in length from a 1/4 mile loop to 6 1/2 mile loop. These trails lead through dense vegetation, narrow canyons, tall trees to windswept ridges, receding glaciers, trout-laden streams and gem-like lakes. Most roads, trails and areas are open to recreation use year long. However, in some areas restrictions have been imposed to protect resources.From Blue Mountain Lookout scenic views of Bitterroot River and Missoula Valley can be seen or get a 360 degree panoramic view from Skookum Butte Fire Lookout. WEATHER: Daytime summer temperatures are usually in the 70 to 80 degree F. range and nightime temperatures vary from 40 to 50 degrees F. Temperatures in the higher elevations will generally be somewhat cooler. Frost or snow is likely every month of the year in the higher elevations. Though the seasons are varied and unpredictable, proper clothing insures enjoyment of a variety of activities and recreation opportunities."