Lower Willow Creek (FR 7476) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lower Willow Creek (FR 7476) in MT

Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF

19 mi from Dillon

Maps 6,155 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 4.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Twin Adams Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 1,800 ft over 4.6 miles, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 30%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
  • Thunderhead Mountain stands 2,068 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles south.
  • North Creek runs 0.1 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–55°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.