BLUEBIRD LAKE DISPERSED SITE 24
Closed — Closed due to winter snow. Forest Service roads and trails to this high-elevation site are typically inaccessible from late fall through late spring due to heavy snowfall.
R1-2024-01 Weed Free Forage & Mulch Products Order for the Northern Region
It is illegal to possess, store or transport straw, hay, grain, seed or other forage or mulch products on Forest Service lands without documentation that the product is certified as “weed free” by a state certification process that meets or exceeds the North American Weed Free Forage standards.
R1-2025-01 Camping stay limits & prohibitions on pallets and refuse use for target shooting
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within all national forests in Montana, and the Dakota Prairie National Grasslands, Idaho Panhandle and Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forests.
R1-2023-02 - NCDE Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order
Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem Food/Wildlife Attractant Storage Order for the Flathead, Lolo, Kootenai, Helena-Lewis and Clark, and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forests within the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem.
R1-2023-01 Northern Region Camping Restrictions
This order defines the maximum length of occupation at a single location or cumulatively at any number of locations within a calendar year, within the states of Montana, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Flood Events & Safety Reminders
Over the past week, portions of the Kootenai National Forest have experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area.
Ross Creek Cedar Flood Update
After the recent flood events that occurred across the Kootenai National Forest, the Ross Creek Cedars unfortunately sustained significant damage. The damage is currently being assessed.
Kootenai Flood Event & Inaccessible Areas
Portions of the Kootenai National Forest have recently experienced heavy amounts of rainfall due to an atmospheric river moving through the area.
Isabella & Lost Girl Fires- Road and Trail Closure
Due to the Isabella and Lost Girl Fires on the Cabinet Ranger District, a closure order is now in effect for a portion National Forest System Road 407, National Forest System Trail #407A, and Trail #646 (St. Paul Lake Trail).
Spruce Fire Road Closure-Updated
Due to the Spruce and Spruce Ridge Fires on the Three Rivers Ranger District, a closure order is still in effect. However, the original order has been terminated and replaced with an updated closure.
South Meadow Creek Fire Closure
Due to the South Meadow Creek Fire, a closure order is now in effect for National Forest System Roads #524 and #5961, starting at the junction of the two roads to their respective ending points.
Kootenai Rails Trail Closure
A portion of the Kootenai Rails Trail (NFS Trail #255) on the Rexford Ranger District is now temporarily closed during construction activities on the Tobacco River Bridge, which is over the trail, and to protect the public on the trail from potential debris impacts.
About
Bluebird Lake Dispersed Site 24 is a backcountry camping location in the Ten Lakes Scenic Area, a 15,000-acre portion of Kootenai National Forest set aside for primitive recreation. The site provides access to Bluebird Lake and the surrounding Bluebird Basin, characterized by alpine lakes, high-elevation meadows, and rugged peaks carved by ancient glaciers. The Ten Lakes area is named for the numerous alpine lakes hidden in cirques and basins along the northern Whitefish Range near the Canadian border. This is a true dispersed camping experience with no developed facilities. Campers should be prepared for backcountry conditions and practice Leave No Trace principles. The area is accessed via Forest Service roads off Highway 93, followed by hiking trails including the Highline Trail. The remote setting offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, and experiencing pristine wilderness. Wildlife is abundant, and the area showcases subalpine vegetation alongside dramatic headwalls and rock formations.
Directions
From Fortine, travel north 3 miles on US Highway 93. Turn right on Grave Creek Road 114 and follow 14 miles to the junction with Road 319. Turn left and follow to the end of the road.
Nearby Campgrounds
- BLUEBIRD LAKE DISPERSED SITE 23 0.0mi
- BLUEBIRD LAKE DISPERSED SITE 26 0.0mi
- BLUEBIRD LAKE DISPERSED SITE 11 0.0mi
- BLUEBIRD LAKE DISPERSED SITE 25 0.1mi
- BLUEBIRD LAKE DISPERSED SITE 22 0.1mi
- PARADISE LAKE DISPERSED SITE 12 0.2mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 20 1.7mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 18 1.7mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 10 1.7mi
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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