WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 19
Open — Open year-round for backcountry camping. Winter access requires over-snow travel such as snowmobiles, skis, or snowshoes. Motorized vehicles prohibited except over-snow vehicles in winter. This is a Pack In/Pack Out area requiring a hike of several miles from the nearest road access.
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
Wolverine Lakes Dispersed Site 19 is a primitive backcountry camping location in the Ten Lakes Scenic Area, a 14,945-acre designated Wilderness Study Area in the northeastern corner of Kootenai National Forest. Accessible only by hiking in from Forest Roads 114 or 319 off Highway 93 near Eureka, this remote site sits in rugged alpine terrain shaped by ancient glaciers, surrounded by peaks reaching over 7,800 feet and numerous high mountain lakes. The Ten Lakes area is managed to preserve wilderness characteristics, with no motorized vehicles or equipment allowed except over-snow vehicles in winter. Campers must pack in all supplies and pack out all trash, as this is a designated Pack In/Pack Out area. The terrain features Engelmann spruce, subalpine fir, lodgepole pine, and alpine larch forests, with abundant wildflowers in spring and summer. Wildlife including black bears, grizzly bears, deer, and elk inhabit the area. This is true wilderness camping for experienced backcountry users. Proper food storage is essential in bear country, with food suspended at least 10 feet above ground and 4 feet from tree trunks. Campers should use existing fire rings where available or backpack stoves, stay on designated trails to protect fragile alpine soils, and practice Leave No Trace principles.
Directions
From Highway 93 near Eureka, take Forest Road 114 or 319 west approximately 20 miles to trailhead access points. Requires hiking 3.5 miles on Wolverine Lakes Trail to reach the lakes area. Not accessible by vehicle.
Nearby Campgrounds
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 17 0.0mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 15 0.0mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 16 0.0mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 18 0.1mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 20 0.1mi
- Wolverine Cabin 0.1mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 9 0.2mi
- WOLVERINE LAKES DISPERSED SITE 10 0.2mi
- BLUEBIRD LAKE DISPERSED SITE 24 1.8mi
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 |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (406) 296-2536 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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