Meadow Creek (FR 2826) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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Meadow Creek (FR 2826) in MT

Flathead NF, Spotted Bear Ranger District
3,689 ft25 mi from Bigfork
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Dispersed camping generally allowed

A restriction reported for this unit is not yet mapped here; see the rules below.

WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

4.9 of the 16.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 5 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.

Stony Hill stands 3,464 ft above the site, 2.6 miles southwest. South Fork Flathead River runs 0.2 mi off.

Flathead National Forest, Spotted Bear Ranger District: Dispersed camping is free, and permitted almost everywhere on the Flathead National Forest.…Dispersed camping is NOT allowed near developed recreation areas including campgrounds, trailheads and day-use areas.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Spotted Bear Ranger District.

Check current orders
2 reviewed rules are not confirmed here
Camping
Not confirmed here
Reported rule: Authority statement

the following restrictions are in effect on the Flathead, Helena -Lewis and Clark, and Lolo National Forests, within the Great Bear, Bob Marshall, and Scapegoat Wilderness Areas…parties or groups consisting of over 15 persons is prohibited

Camping
Not confirmed here
Reported rule: Prohibited

The parking lot is available for day use only.…Day use only: open sunrise to sunset

September normals 4270°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?