Joseph Creek (FR 1260) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Joseph Creek (FR 1260) in MT

Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF

37 mi from Salmon

Maps 7,317 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

Rough
  • All 3.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.

Known camping along this road at mile 0: .

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Lewis and Clark Ridge stands 867 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–47°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.