Crystal Lake (FR 275) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Crystal Lake (FR 275) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District
6,064 ft
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Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 6.7-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Fergus County, MT. The road serves Mount Harlow. The road is open seasonally, June 2 to November 30.

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

0.8 of the 6.7 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Mostly paved, with 0.4 miles of gravel. Climbs 1,200 ft over 6.7 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Harlow stands 1,193 ft above the site, 0.7 miles east. Crystal Lake lies 0.2 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Lewistown, is 18 mi off.

September normals 39–64°F, 2.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?