About this campground
Although this trailhead requires some patience in order to get to it due to narrow and bumpy roads, the pay off is well worth it. Approximately 2 hours southwest of Lolo, MT or 2 hours and 45 minutes east of Kooskia, ID this moderately strenuous 12 mile hike along the stunnning Colt Killed Creek, adjacent to the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness, offers ups and downs, mountain views, river fishing and the sound of rushing water through steep canyons. Backpackers, day hikers and horseriders alike will be delighted with the bountiful views and serene environment. There is very little parking available at the trailhead so if you have a large group please consider carpooling.
Activities
- AUTO TOURING
- BIKING
- HIKING
- HORSEBACK RIDING
- HUNTING
- PICNICKING
- WINTER SPORTS
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Kooskooskia Meadows TrailheadNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests8 mi
- Elk Summit CampgroundNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests9 mi
- White Sands CampgroundClearwater National Forest9 mi
- Devoto Grove Picnic Area & TrailheadNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests10 mi
- Whitehouse CampgroundNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests12 mi
- Lolo Pass Visitor CenterNez Perce-Clearwater National Forests14 mi
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Colt Creek Trailhead doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Idaho campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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