C.L. Ridge (FR 7465) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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C.L. Ridge (FR 7465) in MT

Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF

25 mi from Salmon

Maps 7,369 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 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 740 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 28% and pitches to 32%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Big Hole Divide stands 2,430 ft above the map pin, 3.2 miles northeast.
  • Short Creek runs 0.9 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–49°F, 2.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.