Rattlesnake Wilderness
Rattlesnake Wilderness is a 34,304-acre wilderness area in Missoula County, Montana. It rises from about 4,204 to 8,612 ft. The nearest town is Evaro, 2.6 miles away in a straight line.
Rattlesnake Wilderness map
Rattlesnake Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Evaro, MT is the nearest town, 2.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Rattlesnake Wilderness is about 8,612 ft, and its lowest about 4,204 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is McLeod Peak, about 8,612 ft.
Who manages Rattlesnake Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 34,304 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Missoula Ranger District, 406-329-3750 |
Getting to Rattlesnake Wilderness
- Evaro, MT is the nearest town, 2.6 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Rattlesnake Wilderness
- Gold Creek Trailhead (0.4 mi outside the boundary, 5,820 ft), at 47.0734, -113.7639
- West Fork Gold Creek Trailhead (0.85 mi outside the boundary, 5,696 ft), at 47.0280, -113.7994
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Rattlesnake Wilderness
- McLeod Peak summit
- Murphy Peak summit
- Mosquito Peak summit
- Big Lake lake
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Rattlesnake Wilderness
- National forestRattlesnake Wilderness lies inside Lolo National Forest.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Montana
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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