Cottonwood Creek (FR 10235) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Cottonwood Creek (FR 10235) in MT

Flathead NF, Tally Lake Ranger District
3,967 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Flathead County, MT. The road serves Ashley Dam.

Flathead National Forest, Tally Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles).

The Ashley Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Marion, is 6.7 mi off.

September normals 33–68°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rainbow Lake North Campground in MTCampground45.3miSpring Creek (FR 5587) in MTForest Road Road45.6miRainbow Lake Campground in MTCampground45.7miClark - Hinchwood (FR 1027) in MTForest Road Road46.3miDeemer Peak (FR 440) in MTForest Road Road48.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Tally Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?