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Douglas Hill OHV Area
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
| Other Names | Kootenai National Forest, Rexford Ranger District, Koocanusa Reservoir, Grob Lake, Sales Lake |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located on the north eastern shores of the Koocanusa Reservoir, this area offers two separate sections that is open to all vehicle types. The 200 acre woods trail has three access points and about nine miles of trails that form a northern and southern loop.
The open play area is located below the high water mark and is roughly 3,600 acres but varies due to fluctuating lake levels.
Primitive camping is permitted throughout the OHV area and is free year-round.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | Montana OHV Permit |
| Dates Open | Year-Round | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | No | A non-resident temporary registration sticker is required. (As of March 2020, Montana no longer honors stickers from any other states.) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 4x4 & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Youth Only | required for persons under 18 by state law (RiderPlanet strongly recommends helmets for all riders.) |
 Camping | ||
 Campfires | ||
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Some Areas | permitted below the high water mark |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Rexford, MT | ||
| Address | Douglas Hill Road, Rexford, MT 59930 | ||
| From: Whitefish, MT
1) Take US-93 North about 50 miles 2) Turn left (west) on SR-37, continue 2.2 miles 3) Veer right (west) onto Douglas Hill Road, continue 2.5 miles toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Kootenai National Forest - Rexford Ranger District 949 Hwy 93 North Eureka, MT 59917 (406) 296-2536 mailroom_r1_kootenai@fs.fed.us www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Montana Fish, Wildlife And Parks 1420 East 6th Avenue Helena, MT 59620-0701 (406) 444-2950 fwpgen@mt.gov fwp.mt.gov |
| Comment | Montana OHV Permit Info |
Douglas Hill Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/11/2015 (Thanks!)
Douglas Hill Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 11/11/2015 (Thanks!)
Douglas Hill Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/11/2017 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 200 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 9 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 2500 to 2600 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Unknown | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack | Little | |
| Sand |  Mostly | |
| Mud | Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  Many | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings | Few | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | Few | |
| Berms | Many | |
| Single Track |  None | |
| Roads | Few | |
| Shade |  Some | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (E) | Exxon (406) 297-3127 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (E) | Exxon (406) 297-3127 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (S) | Rexford Bench Campground (877) 444-6777 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (S) | Mariners Haven Campground (406) 297-3252 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (S) | Mariners Haven Campground (406) 297-3252 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (S) | Douglas Hill Campground (406) 296-2536 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (E) | Exxon (406) 297-3127 |
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