Powerline Road (FR 2500) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Powerline Road (FR 2500) in MT

Custer NF, Beartooth Ranger District
5,191 ft
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A 6.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, MT.

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

All 6.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.6 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Big Pryor Mountain stands 3,588 ft above the site, 8.7 miles east. The nearest town, Lovell, is 28 mi off.

September normals 44–70°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?