National Forests of Southwest Montana

Southwest Montana claims two of the nation's most diverse and scenic national forests, the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge and Helena-Lewis and Clark. Together they total 6.28 million acres of mountain geography at its best!

Each one offers so many possible all season recreation opportunities including sightseeing, wildlife viewing, hunting, fishing, and non-motorized and motorized adventures. Protected landscapes and areas with roads provide access for everyone.

The following profiles will detail each of these gatherings of public lands.