Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is a 1,347,644-acre wilderness area in Ravalli County, Montana. It rises from about 4,063 to 10,120 ft. The nearest town is Pinesdale, 2.5 miles away in a straight line.
Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness map
Selway-Bitterroot 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
- The maximum group size at Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is 20.
- Pinesdale, MT is the nearest town, 2.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is about 10,120 ft, and its lowest about 4,063 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Trapper Peak, about 10,120 ft.
Who manages Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 1,347,644 | Not on record | 20 | Not on record | Darby Ranger District, 406-821-3913 |
Getting to Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
- Pinesdale, MT is the nearest town, 2.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
- Nez Perce Pass Trailhead (0.09 mi outside the boundary, 6,590 ft), at 45.7169, -114.5028
- Gash Creek Trailhead (0.13 mi outside the boundary, 5,778 ft), at 46.4143, -114.2719
- Bear Creek Trailhead (0.26 mi outside the boundary, 7,118 ft), at 46.1183, -114.4643
- Glen Lake Trailhead (0.3 mi outside the boundary, 6,669 ft), at 46.4356, -114.2533
- Twin Lakes Trailhead (0.46 mi outside the boundary, 6,565 ft), at 46.1593, -114.4979
- Trapper Peak Trailhead (0.52 mi outside the boundary, 6,358 ft), at 45.8471, -114.2640
- Bear Creek Pass Horse Camp Trailhead (0.87 mi outside the boundary, 6,187 ft), at 46.1172, -114.4928
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
- Trapper Peak summit
- El Capitan summit
- North Trapper Peak summit
- Aichele 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.
Fishing and water
- Upper Twin Lake fishing (0.3 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
- Lower Twin Lake fishing (0.8 miles outside the boundary): its fishing and stocking record on fishypedia.com.
Public lands next to Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness
- National forestSelway-Bitterroot Wilderness lies inside Bitterroot National Forest.
- National forestSelway-Bitterroot Wilderness borders 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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