Hand Creek (FR 1167) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Hand Creek (FR 1167) in MT

Flathead NF, Tally Lake Ranger District
5,016 ft
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A 9.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Flathead County, MT. The road serves Mount Conner. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to August 31.

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

All 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.1 miles of dirt. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Mount Conner stands 1,200 ft above the site, 1.3 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. A body of water lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Marion, is 17 mi off.

September normals 40–63°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Deerhorn Jungle (FR 529) in MTForest Road Road41.7miParrot (FR 17069) in MTForest Road Road41.9miLittle Thompson Peak (FR 5582) in MTForest Road Road42.7miLittle Thompson River (FR 519) in MTForest Road Road43.7miMcginnis Creek (FR 7517) in MTForest Road Road43.8mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?