FR 71238, Beaverhead-Deerlodge in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 71238, Beaverhead-Deerlodge in MT

Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF

27 mi from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County

Maps 6,496 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 5.6 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 32%.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 2.1 miles off.
  • 01S14W28ABAB01 Spring lies 0.8 mi off.
  • Shaw Mountain stands 2,460 ft above the map pin, 5.7 miles east.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 23–52°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.