Lake Fork (FR 2346) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Lake Fork (FR 2346) in MT

Custer NF, Beartooth Ranger District
6,698 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 1.9-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Carbon County, MT. The road serves Lake Fork Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, April 15 to December 1.

Custer National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 1.9 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Tolman Mountain stands 3,150 ft above the site, 1.2 miles south. Lake Fork runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Red Lodge, is 9.8 mi off.

September normals 45–66°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?