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"Great peaceful mountain lake setting with elk often on the hillside above located on the historic lolo motorway not suitable for low clearance vehicles but it is a beautiful place to go get away"
"There was a cow moose feeding in the lake when we were there. She would stomp around up to her neck in the lake, then eat the plants that would float to the surface."
"Easy access for big rigs. We stayed here two nights. Ranger came through to check on things, always love to see that.
Beautiful spot. Free! 14 day limit."
"If a backpacking trip in to a wilderness area with a hot springs next to your campsite sounds like the perfect trip, then Stanley Hot Springs is for you. "
"Trailhead view is beautiful. Hike is down to the Snake River, which is over 5 miles each way. Major elevation change. Parking is free for up to 48 hours. No amenities."
"My husband and I were looking for a quick spot to camp and found this right off the highway, it was perfect for a last minute camping. There’s a few more spots off the highway."
LegendWe came upon this site after passing on the White Bird Recreation Site just north of here - it's so much better and we're so glad we came here. It's an established campground, with maybe 4 or 5 sites, all open, spread out, right on the river. There's a picnic table and fire pit for each site, and a porta potty. Verizon was roaming and AT.T. had great reception. Despite being right off the main road, it was very quiet and you couldn't hear or see traffic since you're lower down on the river. Easy access for big rigs. We stayed here two nights. Ranger came through to check on things, always love to see that.
Beautiful spot. Free! 14 day limit. No trash service, no water other than the river. The campground was nice and clean.
TravelerMy husband and I were looking for a quick spot to camp and found this right off the highway, it was perfect for a last minute camping. There’s a few more spots off the highway. We loved that it was right on the river, too. Pretty easy access, but if you have a longer trailer than I would suggest going in the first turn out, because the second one is tight.
LegendIf a backpacking trip in to a wilderness area with a hot springs next to your campsite sounds like the perfect trip, then Stanley Hot Springs is for you. Stanley Hot Springs located in the Selway-Bitterroot Wilderness is just under a 5 mile hike from the trail head located in the Wilderness Gateway Campground. The trip in to the hot springs gains about 1500 feet, but the climb is worth it as you get to soak your tired legs after the hike.
Plenty of campsites can be found around and near the Hot Springs. Water can be filtered from the near by creek. You are backpacking so be prepared to bring out everything you bring in. You are also in Bear Territory so be prepared to hang your food in a tree and bring bear spray.
Getting to the hot springs can be a little tricky as their is no bridge over the creek, so you will have to ford the creek, unless you can find a series of log jams to cross on. Best bet for finding you way is to ask someone hiking out for suggestions on crossing the creek.
The creek crossing will not be possible in the spring or during high water flows. We managed an easy crossing over log jams in July, but others a week earlier forded the creek in waist deep water.
The area was clean during our visit, so please keep it that way.
TravelerTrailhead view is beautiful. Hike is down to the Snake River, which is over 5 miles each way. Major elevation change. Parking is free for up to 48 hours. No amenities. Small store and restaurant nearby.
RangerGreat peaceful mountain lake setting with elk often on the hillside above located on the historic lolo motorway not suitable for low clearance vehicles but it is a beautiful place to go get away
TravelerThere was a cow moose feeding in the lake when we were there. She would stomp around up to her neck in the lake, then eat the plants that would float to the surface.
RangerBeautiful mountain lake setting high in the mountains.
ScoutGreat spot to camp out. Owls calling throughout the evening. Great cell service.
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