Stevensville Ranger District
The Stevensville Ranger District in Bitterroot National Forest (Montana) has 266 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 228.7 miles of roads and 37.3 miles of trails across 278 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 38.5 mi · Motorcycle 44.2 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 2 and close Nov 30. Every route here is informational and derived from the MVUM data — it is not a legal document; carry and follow the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map. Download the routes as GPX for your GPS or riding app.
- Total motorized miles
- 266
- Roads
- 228.7 mi
- Trails
- 37.3 mi
- Year-round miles
- 166.3 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 99.7 mi
228.7 mi of roads · 37.3 mi of trails, across 278 designated routes on the Motor Vehicle Use Map.
Vehicle access
What the MVUM designates for each vehicle class in this district — open miles, route count and season. A blank designation means the class is not designated here; it is shown as such, never guessed. ATV, motorcycle and e-bike classes are highlighted.
| Vehicle class | Open miles | Routes | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core off-highway (OHV) | |||
| ATV | 38.5 | 149 | Varies by route |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 44.2 | 158 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 38.5 | 149 | Varies by route |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| 2WD > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV > 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| Other OHV < 50" | — | — | Not designated |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 7 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 7 | Varies by route |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 7 | Varies by route |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 221.8 | 120 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 221.8 | 120 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 221.8 | 120 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 221.8 | 120 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 221.8 | 120 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 266 motorized miles here, about 166.3 miles are open year-round and 99.7 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/02 to 11/30 (MM/DD). Each vehicle class can carry its own season; see the access matrix above, and always confirm current status on the official Motor Vehicle Use Map.
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Named routes
Show the 76 named routes in this district
Named routes on the MVUM and whether ATV and motorcycle use is designated on each. This is a per-district reference, not a separate page per route. Use the filter to find a route.
| (FDR) ARASTA CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| (FDR) BEARTRAP | ✓ | ✓ |
| (FDR) HEAD OF THREEMILE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BASIN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAVERTAIL | ✓ | ✓ |
| BEAVERTAIL CREEKS | ✓ | ✓ |
| BITTERROOT-ROCK CREEK DIVIDE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BONNIE BLUE | ✓ | ✓ |
| BUCK CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| GASH CREEK | · | ✓ |
| HOLLOWAY LAKE | · | ✓ |
| LOWER BLUE JOINT | ✓ | ✓ |
| ONE CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SPRING GULCH - COONEY RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| STEEP CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| SWEATHOUSE CREEK | · | ✓ |
| TOOK MUD RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TOOK-MUD RIDGE | ✓ | ✓ |
| TWO CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| WEST FORK FACE BASIN CREEK | ✓ | ✓ |
| (FDR) EIGHT MILE | · | · |
| (FDR) AMBROSE | · | · |
| (FDR) BEAR CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) BEAR CREEK FACE | · | · |
| (FDR) BIG CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) BIG CREEK RIDGE | · | · |
| (FDR) BIT FACE N LIT SMITH CR | · | · |
| (FDR) BLODGETT CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) BLODGETT CREEK CAMP | · | · |
| (FDR) BURNT FORK | · | · |
| (FDR) BUTTERFLY-EASTMAN | · | · |
| (FDR) CHAS. WAT. MEM CAMP GRD | · | · |
| (FDR) CHAS. WAT. MEM CG LOOP | · | · |
| (FDR) CLAREMONT | · | · |
| (FDR) COONEY RIDGE | · | · |
| (FDR) COW CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) EASTMAN-BUTTERFLY | · | · |
| (FDR) FRED BURR TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| (FDR) GASH CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) GASH RIDGE | · | · |
| (FDR) GASH-SWEATHOUSE FACE | · | · |
| (FDR) GOLD CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) GOLD CREEK CAMP GROUND | · | · |
| (FDR) HAACKE-CLAREMONT | · | · |
| (FDR) HEAD OF BUTTERFLY | · | · |
| (FDR) HEAD OF HAACKE CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) HEAD OF SPRING GULCH | · | · |
| (FDR) HIGH ROAD | · | · |
| (FDR) KOOTENAI CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) LARRY CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) LARRY CREEK GROUP CAMP | · | · |
| (FDR) LOWER CLAREMONT | · | · |
| (FDR) LOWER LARRY LOOP | · | · |
| (FDR) MCCALLA CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) MCCALLA RIDGE | · | · |
| (FDR) MCCLAIN CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) MILL CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) SAWMILL | · | · |
| (FDR) SAWMILL CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) SIGNAL CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) SKYLINE | · | · |
| (FDR) SLOCUM CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) SMITH CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) SMITH RIDGE | · | · |
| (FDR) SOUTH AMBROSE | · | · |
| (FDR) SOUTH SAWMILL | · | · |
| (FDR) SOUTH WILLOW | · | · |
| (FDR) ST. MARY PEAK | · | · |
| (FDR) STEVENSVILLE RANGER STA | · | · |
| (FDR) SWEENEY CREEK | · | · |
| (FDR) THREEMILE | · | · |
| (FDR) WHEELBARROW | · | · |
| (FDR) WILLOW BUTTE | · | · |
| (FDR) WILLOW MTN | · | · |
| (FDR) WILLOW-ST.CLAIR | · | · |
| NORTH SKYLINE | · | · |
Data: U.S. Forest Service, Enterprise Data Warehouse (EDW) Motor Vehicle Use Map — Roads (layer 1) and Trails (layer 2), retrieved 2026-07-11. A work of the U.S. Government, public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). State assignment: U.S. Census Bureau TIGERweb state boundaries.
This page is a searchable summary of the Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map data — it is not the official MVUM and not a legal document. Route designations, closures and conditions change. The controlling document is the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map: carry it and follow posted signs when you ride.
Data vintage: USFS EDW MVUM, retrieved 2026-07-11.
Nearby districts
The six nearest ranger districts by centroid distance (great-circle) — cross-forest and cross-state neighbours included — for planning a wider trip.
| District | Forest | Total miles | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darby Ranger District | Bitterroot National Forest, MT | 649.6 | 37 km |
| Missoula Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 588.2 | 39 km |
| Sula Ranger District | Bitterroot National Forest, MT | 596.7 | 59 km |
| West Fork Ranger District | Bitterroot National Forest, MT | 753.4 | 79 km |
| Ninemile Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 644.6 | 81 km |
| Seeley Lake Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 343 | 100 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Stevensville Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 38.5 miles across 149 routes here (varies by route). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Stevensville Ranger District?
- 266 miles total — 228.7 miles of roads and 37.3 miles of trails, across 278 designated routes on the Forest Service MVUM.
- Is this the official Motor Vehicle Use Map?
- No. This page is an informational, searchable view of the MVUM route data. It is not a legal document. The controlling document is the district's official MVUM — always carry and follow it.
- Are the routes open year-round?
- Partly. About 166.3 miles are open year-round and 99.7 miles are seasonal (typically open May 2 to Nov 30). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
More in Montana
See every ranger district in Bitterroot National Forest, browse all Montana national-forest routes, or read the methodology behind these figures. New to MVUMs? Start with what a Motor Vehicle Use Map is.