Partially closed
Bitterroot National Forest is partially closed.
Why this statusActive wildfire in or next to this forest: Nature Grove (1,422 acres, 0% contained); +1 more nearby. Area, road, and trail closures are likely — check the forest's alerts & notices page.
Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT
Bitterroot National Forest comprises 1.587 million acres (6,423 km2) in west-central Montana and eastern Idaho of the United States.
About Bitterroot National Forest
Bitterroot National Forest comprises 1.587 million acres (6,423 km2) in west-central Montana and eastern Idaho of the United States. It is located primarily in Ravalli County, Montana, but also has acreage in Idaho County, Idaho (29.24%), and Missoula County, Montana (0.49%).
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How we read this status
We derive Bitterroot National Forest's status from NIFC wildfire perimeters over this forest's boundary — active fires only, not road, trail, or seasonal closures, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Active wildfire in or next to this forest: Nature Grove (1,422 acres, 0% contained); +1 more nearby. Area, road, and trail closures are… Full method: how we check park status.