East Rock Creek (FR 8211) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
East Rock Creek (FR 8211) in MT
Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF
24 mi from Dillon
Maps 7,014 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 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Storm Park.
- Estimated climb: 1,500 ft over 2.3 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 37%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
- Storm Peak stands 2,475 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles north.
- Long Branch runs 0.6 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 30–50°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.