Lagger Gulch (FR 5010) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Lagger Gulch (FR 5010) in MT

Road corridorBeaverhead-Deerlodge NF

9.9 mi from Anaconda-Deer Lodge County

Maps 6,422 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.8 and 1.6–3.6 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission. Miles 0–3.6 are inside the of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, whose rules apply there.

Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Wraith Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 590 ft over 3.6 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Wraith Hill stands 779 ft above the map pin, 0.9 miles northwest.
  • Storm Lake Creek runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–50°F, 1.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.