Shonkin (FR 8842) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Shonkin (FR 8842) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District
4,389 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkGOOD

A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Chouteau County, MT. The road serves Mount Kennon. The road is open seasonally, December 1 to August 31.

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 550 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 15%.

Mount Kennon stands 1,229 ft above the site, 0.8 miles southeast. Kirby Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Fort Benton, is 24 mi off.

September normals 45–71°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Middle Fork Cabin #2 (FR 6537) in MTDispersed Camping45.9miDispersed 6537-058 (FR D058) in MTDispersed Camping46.0miDispersed 6537-059 (FR D059) in MTDispersed Camping46.0miDispersed 825-056 (FR D056) in MTDispersed Camping46.2miMiddle Fork Judith River-Not N (FR 825) in MTDispersed Camping46.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Judith-Musselshell 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?