Crow Creek (FR 424) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Crow Creek (FR 424) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Townsend Ranger District
6,684 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 35.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Broadwater County, MT. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to December 1.

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Townsend Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 35.3 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. 28.1 of the 35.3 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 21 switchbacks. A cattle guard 21.8 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Crow Peak stands 2,724 ft above the site, 5.1 miles west. The nearest town, Clancy, is 13 mi off.

September normals 40–63°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Townsend Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?