Bunker Creek (FR 549) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bunker Creek (FR 549) in MT

Road corridorFlathead NF, Spotted Bear Ranger District

33 mi from Polson

Maps 4,030 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Flathead National Forest ↗

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

Rough
  • 0.5 of this road’s 4.2 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.5 miles of dirt.
  • Near Meadow Creek Trail Head.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sarah Peak stands 3,388 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles south.
  • Willow Creek runs 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • Dispersed camping is free, and permitted almost everywhere on the Flathead National Forest.…Dispersed camping is NOT allowed near developed recreation areas including campgrounds, trailheads and day-use areas.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 37–55°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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