East Side Reservoir Road opens early

Hungry Horse News

The Flathead National Forest finished plowing snow earlier than expected on the Eastside Hungry Horse Reservoir Road, Forest Road No. 38. The road is now open to mile marker 38, the Spotted Bear Ranger District boundary. The mile marker 38 gate is scheduled to open May 15, which is Tuesday. For more information please contact the Hungry Horse District Office at 387-3800.

Flathead National Forest campgrounds start opening this weekend. Big Creek, Emery Bay, Holland Lake, Swan Lake, and Tally Lake Campgrounds and the Doris Point Boat Launch will open to the public Friday. These campgrounds and recreation areas are operated by the forest concessionaire, Big Sky Recreation.

Forest campers and visitors are reminded that by law all food and food-related items must be stored in a bear-resistant manner. The Flathead National Forest is home to grizzly and black bears, and responsible human actions will help with unwanted bear encounters.

Campers are also reminded to be careful with fire. Never leave a fire unattended and be sure the fire is “dead out” before leaving.

For more information about campgrounds and food storage regulations on the Flathead National Forest, contact a local forest service office or visit www.fs.fed.us/r1/flathead.