Indian Creek (FR 360) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Indian Creek (FR 360) in MT
Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Townsend Ranger District
9.7 mi from Townsend
Maps 7,233 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–1.1 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ↗
Motor-vehicle season 5/16–12/1Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Rough
- All 7.1 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Near Park Peak.
- Estimated climb: 2,600 ft over 7.1 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 27%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.0 miles off.
- Merritt Spring lies 0.7 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 25–46°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.