Blacktail-Cedar Bar (FR 4190) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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Blacktail-Cedar Bar (FR 4190) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Townsend Ranger District
4,943 ft16 mi from Townsend
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 10.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 3,500 ft over 10.5 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 33%.

Blacktail Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Grassy Mountain stands 2,748 ft above the site, 3.4 miles southeast. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Townsend Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Townsend Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 4170°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?