Logan Creek (FR 313) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Logan Creek (FR 313) in MT
A 27.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Flathead County, MT. The road serves Ashley Mountain. 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.
8 of the 27 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 12.1 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,700 ft over 27 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Ashley Divide stands 1,096 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southwest. A lake lies 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Marion, is 15 mi off.
September normals 35–64°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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