Bitter Creek Wilderness Study Area

B.L.M. RECREATION AREA, WILDERNESS AREA | Glasgow

The 59,000-acre Bitter Creek Wilderness Study Area (WSA) is located in north Valley County in the glaciated plains of northeast Montana. This is a popular area for hunting and backpacking as well as photography and wildlife and scenic viewing. The WSA is a Watchable Wildlife area as well as a featured stop on Montana's Northeastern Plains Birding Trail. Highlighted species include Sprague's pipit, McCown's longspur, Baird's sparrow, and long-billed curlew.

WSAs are remote and undeveloped lands that offer primitive and unconfined recreation opportunities. Travel by mechanized or motorized means is only allowed on numbered routes. Please leave no trace of your visit so others may enjoy nature as it was intended for us.

Activities: Hiking, backpacking, primitive camping, hunting, wildlife viewing, photography, horseback riding.

Facilities/Services: None

Fees: No fees for day use and parking, no reservations

Maps: The site is on the BLM Opheim 1:100,000 topographic map.

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  • BIRD WATCHING
  • HIKING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • HUNTING
  • PHOTOGRAPHY
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING

No services listed.

  • From Highway 2 west of Glasgow, turn north on Britsch Road and proceed 15 miles. Britsch Road is graveled only for the first eight miles so travel is not recommended during unstable weather. A high-clearance vehicle is necessary.

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