Water Canyon (FR 28501) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Water Canyon (FR 28501) in MT
A 0.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Carbon County, MT. The road serves Bear Spring.
Custer National Forest, Beartooth Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 0.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.5 miles). Climbs 200 ft over 0.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.2 miles off. Big Pryor Mountain stands 3,501 ft above the site, 8.2 miles east. The nearest town, Lovell, is 25 mi off.
September normals 44–70°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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