Blue Mountain Missoula Homes for Sale

Blue Mountain is reached from US 93 south of Missoula. From the I-90 exit onto US 93 (exit 101), drive south through town and turn right at the traffic signal where US 93 meets Blue Mountain Road, then head west. The Forest Service’s Blue Mountain Recreation Area sits at the end of that road, on the Lolo National Forest, and it is why many people know the name.

The recreation area covers 4,900 acres with 41 miles of system trails. It is open year-round, and the Forest Service says its location close to Missoula and its views of the Missoula valley and the Sapphire and Rattlesnake mountains make it a popular spot for locals and visitors. The main trailhead has a large parking area, with equestrian parking to the south. The east zone is day use only and closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Horses and pack animals are allowed, paintball is prohibited, and visitors are asked to follow the Forest Service’s Food and Wildlife Attractant Storage Order to reduce bear conflicts.

Zoning along Blue Mountain Road

Missoula County citizen zoning districts cover land around Blue Mountain Road, and three of them are described by their position relative to US 93 and the road. ZD #43 covers the land east of Highway 93 and north of Blue Mountain Road. ZD #39 lies east of Highway 93 between Blue Mountain Road and the Bitterroot River. ZD #18 is west of Highway 93 and south of Blue Mountain Road, and takes in Wornath Road, Evergreen Road and Forest Hill Lane. County planning can tell you which district, if any, applies to a given address, and each district has its own regulations.

Water and septic

Missoula County has no central water and wastewater system. A home outside the city’s sewer area needs a well and septic system, and a new build needs the septic permit finalized with the Health Department before the other permits are issued. Groundwater monitoring, where required, has to begin by April 1, and the drainfield needs four feet of separation from groundwater. For an existing home, ask for the septic permit and well records.

Blue Mountain questions

How do I get to Blue Mountain from Missoula?

Take US 93 south and turn west at the signal onto Blue Mountain Road. That is the same turn buyers use to reach the recreation area’s main trailhead.

Is Blue Mountain in the city?

It depends on the address. The zoning districts above are county districts, so confirm whether a property is in city limits or in unincorporated Missoula County.

Does the recreation area close?

It is open year-round. The east zone is closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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Current listings are on this page. To ask about a particular property, contact Hyde & Associates.