West Fork Cabin-Part Not Neede (FR 4181) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana
West Fork Cabin-Part Not Neede (FR 4181) in MT
Why
U.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.All 3.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 1,300 ft over 3.9 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto.
Mount Edith stands 4,545 ft above the site, 6.1 miles north. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.8 miles off. Sulphur Bar Creek runs 1.2 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.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Townsend Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 41–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.