Recreation area
Blackfoot-Clearwater
Primary function of the Blackfoot-Clearwater WMA is to provide elk and deer winter range.
Listed under Picnic spots · Hiking trails · Bike trails · Horseback riding trails · Swimming spots · River access & fishing · Boating & floating · Camping & cabins · Wildlife & bird watching · Scenic viewpoints · Recreation areas
About this place
Primary function of the Blackfoot-Clearwater WMA is to provide elk and deer winter range. Camping is permitted for a maximum of 16 days. Grizzly bears occupy the Blackfoot Clearwater so food storage orders must be followed. Permits are also required for use by groups of more than 15 people, for any commercial activity, and for restricted trapping opportunities.
Practical information
- Town
- Other towns
- Arrival
- Located in Missoula and Powell counties, take MT Highway 200 east approximately 6 miles from its junction with MT Highway 83 to Woodworth county road. Follow Woodworth county road north approximately 2 miles to the main entrance.
- Parking
- Parking
- Hours
- Opens for the season annually at noon on May 15
- Use rules
- Camping is permitted for a maximum of 16 days. Grizzly bears occupy the Blackfoot Clearwater so food storage orders must be followed. Permits are also required for use by groups of more than 15 people, for any commercial activity, and for restricted trapping opportunities.
- Managed by
- State agency
- Phone
- 406-542-5518
- vcrowser@mt.gov
Activities
- Bicycling
- Boating
- Non-motorized boating
- Camping
- Cultural events
- Fishing
- Group use
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hunting
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing
Amenities
- Parking