West Fork Cabin 131 (FR 4181-131) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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West Fork Cabin 131 (FR 4181-131) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Townsend Ranger District
4,931 ft15 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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 160 ft over 0.1 miles, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 66%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto.

Mount Edith stands 4,561 ft above the site, 6.2 miles north. Sulphur Bar Creek runs 1.1 mi 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?