Can you reserve a site at Sheafman Trailhead?

No. Sheafman Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Sheafman Trailhead

Facility · Montana ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Bitterroot National Forest (NF) · Open Access

5,500 ft
Elevation

Sheafman Trailhead has adequate parking for both cars and trailers. It offers access to Sheafman Creek Trail #82, Sheafman, Knaack and Aichele Lakes and the Selway Bitterroot Wilderness. No facilities.

Getting there

From Stevensville take the Stevi cut-off road to Highway 93. Travel south (left) 14.8 miles and turn west (right) onto Dutch Hill Rd. Go 2.5 miles and turn north (right) at Bowman Rd. Go 0.5 miles and take the 2nd left (west) to stay on Bowman Rd. Travel 0.7 miles and take 1st left onto W. Cow Creek Rd. Follow for 4.9 miles to the trailhead.

46.33089, -114.24846 · 46°19'51.2"N 114°14'54.5"W

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Typical weather

Typically 84°F in Jul, down to 34°F in Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	35	39	49	56	66	73	84	82	72	57	43	34
Low °F	19	20	25	31	38	45	50	48	40	31	23	18
Precip in	1.0	1.2	1.0	1.1	1.5	1.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.4	1.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Sheafman Trailhead

Can you reserve a site at Sheafman Trailhead?: No. Sheafman Trailhead is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Camping near Sheafman Trailhead

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Twin Lakes Trailhead 16.8 mi · Facility
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Schumaker Campground 17.2 mi · Campground
Charles Waters Campground 17.6 mi · Campground
Lake Como Campground 18.2 mi · Campground
Three Frogs Campground 18.3 mi · Campground

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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