Spotted Bear Ranger District
The Spotted Bear Ranger District in Flathead National Forest (Montana) has 106.2 miles of motorized routes on the U.S. Forest Service Motor Vehicle Use Map — 95.2 miles of roads and 11 miles of trails across 110 designated routes. Vehicle access: ATV 0.2 mi · Motorcycle 11.2 mi · E-bike routes. Seasonal routes generally open May 15 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
- 106.2
- Roads
- 95.2 mi
- Trails
- 11 mi
- Year-round miles
- 66.3 mi
- Seasonal miles
- 39.9 mi
95.2 mi of roads · 11 mi of trails, across 110 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 | 0.2 | 1 | May 15 – Nov 30 |
| Motorcycle / dirt bike | 11.2 | 37 | Varies by route |
| Other wheeled OHV | 0.2 | 1 | May 15 – Nov 30 |
| Wider OHV (over 50 inches) | |||
| 4WD > 50" | 0.2 | 1 | May 15 – Nov 30 |
| 2WD > 50" | 0.2 | 1 | May 15 – Nov 30 |
| Tracked OHV > 50" | 0.2 | 1 | May 15 – Nov 30 |
| Other OHV > 50" | 0.2 | 1 | May 15 – Nov 30 |
| Narrow OHV (under 50 inches) | |||
| Tracked OHV < 50" | 0.2 | 1 | May 15 – Nov 30 |
| Other OHV < 50" | 0.2 | 1 | May 15 – Nov 30 |
| E-bikes | |||
| E-bike Class 1 | 0 | 12 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 2 | 0 | 12 | Year-round |
| E-bike Class 3 | 0 | 12 | Year-round |
| Road-legal / licensed vehicles | |||
| Passenger vehicle | 95.2 | 74 | Varies by route |
| High-clearance vehicle | 95.2 | 74 | Varies by route |
| Truck | 95.2 | 74 | Varies by route |
| Bus | 95.2 | 74 | Varies by route |
| Motorhome | 95.2 | 74 | Varies by route |
Seasons
Of the 106.2 motorized miles here, about 66.3 miles are open year-round and 39.9 miles are seasonal — the seasonal window generally runs from 05/15 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.
Download the routes (GPX)
Load these into your GPS unit or riding app (onX, Gaia, Avenza and most handhelds read GPX).
Named routes
Show the 65 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.
| SPOTTED BEAR ADMIN ACCES | ✓ | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| ADDITION CREEK | · | · |
| ADDITION CREEK BRUCE CREEK | · | · |
| AIRFIELD CROSSING | · | · |
| AIRFIELD NORTH | · | · |
| AIRFIELD NORTH A | · | · |
| AIRPORT PIT | · | · |
| BAPTISTE CREEK | · | · |
| BAPTISTE CREEK B | · | · |
| BATTERY CREEK LION CREEK | · | · |
| BATTERY MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| BEAVER CREEK CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| BENT CREEK | · | · |
| BIG BILL | · | · |
| BUNKER CREEK | · | · |
| BUNKER CREEK B | · | · |
| BUNKER CREEK C | · | · |
| CEDAR CREEK | · | · |
| CROSSOVER | · | · |
| CROSSOVER CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| DEADHORSE BAY | · | · |
| ELAM CREEK CLARK CREEK CONNECT | · | · |
| ELAM CREEK KAH MOUNTAIN | · | · |
| GAUGING STATION | · | · |
| GORGE CREEK CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| HOKE CREEK LOOP | · | · |
| LOGAN CREEK HOKE CREEK | · | · |
| LOWER BRUCE MEADOW | · | · |
| LOWER BRUCE Y | · | · |
| LOWER TWIN RECREATION | · | · |
| MEADOW CREEK | · | · |
| MEADOW CREEK CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| MEADOW CREEK HIKE | · | · |
| MEADOW CREEK Y | · | · |
| OLD HORSE UNIT | · | · |
| OLD SPOTTED BEAR DUMP | · | · |
| OLD WEST SIDE | · | · |
| PACKER'S ROOST | · | · |
| PETER'S CREEK CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| PETERS CREEK CONNECTOR | · | · |
| QUINTONKON | · | · |
| QUINTONKON A | · | · |
| RAZZLE CREEK | · | · |
| RIVER RECREATION | · | · |
| SERGEANT CREEK | · | · |
| SHORT PETER | · | · |
| SOLDIER CREEK LOG LANDING | · | · |
| SOUTH CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| SOUTH FK RIVER ACCESS A | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK BOAT ACCESS | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK FLATHEAD | · | · |
| SOUTH FORK RIVER ACCESS | · | · |
| SOUTH QUINTONKON | · | · |
| SOUTH WOODS | · | · |
| SPOTTED BEAR CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| SPOTTED BEAR RIVER | · | · |
| SPOTTED BEAR RIVER C | · | · |
| SPOTTED BEAR RIVER Y | · | · |
| SULLIVAN CREEK | · | · |
| TRAIL CREEK TRAILHEAD | · | · |
| WEBB LAKE | · | · |
| WEST SIDE SOUTH FORK | · | · |
| WILLOW CAMPGROUND | · | · |
| WILLOW CREEK PIT | · | · |
| WILLOW G | · | · |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Lake Ranger District | Flathead National Forest, MT | 455.6 | 34 km |
| Hungry Horse Ranger District | Flathead National Forest, MT | 278.7 | 41 km |
| Rocky Mountain Ranger District | Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, MT | 171.6 | 70 km |
| Seeley Lake Ranger District | Lolo National Forest, MT | 343 | 84 km |
| Tally Lake Ranger District | Flathead National Forest, MT | 562 | 95 km |
| Glacier View Ranger District | Flathead National Forest, MT | 228.5 | 95 km |
Frequently asked questions
- Can you ride an ATV in the Spotted Bear Ranger District?
- Yes. The MVUM designates ATV use on about 0.2 miles across 1 routes here (may 15 – nov 30). Confirm on the district's official Motor Vehicle Use Map before you ride.
- How many miles of motorized routes are in the Spotted Bear Ranger District?
- 106.2 miles total — 95.2 miles of roads and 11 miles of trails, across 110 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 66.3 miles are open year-round and 39.9 miles are seasonal (typically open May 15 to Nov 30). Each vehicle class can have its own season — see the access matrix above.
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