Lower Mcgovern (FR 10306) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana
Lower Mcgovern (FR 10306) in MT
Road corridorFlathead NF, Tally Lake Ranger District
9.6 mi from Marion
Maps 4,904 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 7/1–8/31Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 4.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Near Pleasant Valley Mountain.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Winds through 7 switchbacks.
1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 4.4: reported by travellers.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- McGovern Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
- Pleasant Valley Mountain stands 793 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles southwest.
Rules
Climate averages
September normals 39–66°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.