Lower Mcgovern (FR 10306) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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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

  • The maximum stay on the Flathead National Forest is 16 days; some campgrounds may have lower stay limits.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 3966°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.