Reservoir Ridge (FR 7355) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Reservoir Ridge (FR 7355) in MT

Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF

27 mi from Dillon

Maps 7,334 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 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 610 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Straight Fork Buffalo Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
  • Painter Peak stands 2,266 ft above the map pin, 5.8 miles west.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 27–49°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.