Flathead National Forest

Welcome

Stretching along the west side of the continental divide from the US Canadian border south approximately 120 miles lies the 2.3 million acre Flathead National Forest. The landscape is built from block fault mountain ranges sculpted by glaciers, and covered with a rich thick forest. By providing abundant recreation and a wealth of natural resources, the Flathead is a perfect place to relax and enjoy your National Forests!

Current Events

2008 Fire Information more

Kalispell Line Valve 5 to 6 Loop Natural Gas Line Project more

Comments due by July 31, 2008

New Public Website For Wildland Fire Restriction Information more

Flathead Fire information Website

New Wild and Scenic River Resource Protection Regulations
for the Three Forks of the Flathead more

Mushroom Permits Available for Flathead National Forest

Personal-use and commercial permits for picking mushrooms on the Flathead National Forest are available. For the 2008 season, a permit is required to harvest mushrooms anywhere on the forest. more

Sheppard Creek Post-Fire Project

The Tally Lake Ranger District of the Flathead National Forest has completed a draft environmental impact statement for the Sheppard Creek Post-Fire Project and is requesting public comment. The project is in response to the 2007 Brush Creek Wildland Fire located approximately 20 miles west of Whitefish.

Public comments regarding the draft environmental impact statement should be received by the Tally Lake Ranger District by July 1, 2008.

News Release

Flathead National 2008 Campground Locations - Listing and map

Recreation Activities on Flathead National Forest

C.H.R Motorized Route & Area Designation Project

The Hungry Horse and Glacier View Ranger Districts are seeking public input on the C.H.R. Motorized Route & Area Designation Project. Comments should be submitted by March 21, 2008. more

The Flathead Forest Supervisor's Office and the Tally Lake Ranger District Office are now co-located at 650 Wolfpack Way in Kalispell, MT. more

Location Map

Recreation.gov is now the place for all your federal recreation reservations. To reserve a Flathead National Forest cabin or lookout visit, Recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777.  For detailed information on each cabin or lookout visit our Cabin Rental page.

Updated 2007 Campground Information more

Recreation Facility Analysis

Recreation Facility Analysis (RFA) is an analysis process the Forest Service is using across the country to help national forests and grasslands create a sustainable program that matches up the developed recreation sites and experiences they offer with visitors’ desires and use. More...

Content Analysis Completed for Western Montana Forest Plans

The Bitterroot, Flathead and Lolo National Forests (Western Montana Planning Zone) have completed an analysis of public comments received on their proposed land management plans. Media Release

For complete information visit the Western Montana Forest Planning Zone.

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