Recreation area

Sheafman Trailhead

Bitterroot National Forest · Montana — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Sheafman Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Sheafman Creek Trail #82, Sheafman, Knaack and Aichele Lakes and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. No facilities.

Getting there

From Stevensville take the Stevi cut-off road to Highway 93. Travel south (left) 14.8 miles and turn west (right) onto Dutch Hill Rd. Go 2.5 miles and turn north (right) at Bowman Rd. Go 0.5 miles and take the 2nd left (west) to stay on Bowman Rd. Travel 0.7 miles and take 1st left onto W. Cow Creek Rd. Follow for 4.9 miles to the trailhead.

Activities

  • HIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.