Sawmill Creek (FR 3947) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sawmill Creek (FR 3947) in MT

Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF

22 mi from Salmon

Maps 6,889 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 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Sawmill Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Hirschy Mountain stands 3,516 ft above the map pin, 5.9 miles southwest.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–50°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.