Island Unit Highline (FR 2988) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Island Unit Highline (FR 2988) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
3,600 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 3.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Flathead County, MT. The road serves Wild Bill Mountain.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 3.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 2.1 of the 3.5 miles in are dirt. Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Haskill Mountain stands 2,690 ft above the site, 2.4 miles northwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Marion, is 8.4 mi off.

September normals 46–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan 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?