North Big Hole (FR 1278) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
North Big Hole (FR 1278) in MT
Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF
24 mi from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County
Maps 6,321 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 7.4 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
- Winds through 9 switchbacks.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.4 miles off.
- A pond lies 0.7 mi off.
- West Goat Peak stands 4,466 ft above the map pin, 9.6 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 25–51°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.