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Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead

Corvallis, Idaho · Ravalli County · Facility

Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead has a small parking area for cars. It accesses Palisade Mountain National Recreation Trail #44. It has no facilities.

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About Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead

Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead has a small parking area for cars. It accesses Palisade Mountain National Recreation Trail #44. It has no facilities.

How to Get There

From Stevensville take the Stevi cut-off road to Highway 93. Travel south (left) 14.8 miles and turn east (left) onto Woodside Cutoff Rd. Follow for 2 miles, Road will become Willow Creek Rd. Follow for 10.5 miles. Turn north (left) and go 12.4 miles to the trailhead.

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Plan Your Visit to Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead

Heading to Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead? A few things to know before you go:

  • Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
  • Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
  • Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
  • Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
  • Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a reservation for Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead?

No central reservation system listed for Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10079002) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Palisade Mountain NRT Trailhead?

From Stevensville take the Stevi cut-off road to Highway 93. Travel south (left) 14.8 miles and turn east (left) onto Woodside Cutoff Rd. Follow for 2 miles, Road will become Willow Creek Rd. Follow for 10.5 miles. Turn north (left) and go 12.4 miles to the trailhead.

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