Mount Creek Potter Creek (FR 2984) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana
Mount Creek Potter Creek (FR 2984) in MT
Why
U.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.0.2 of the 10.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 3.2 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,200 ft over 10.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.
Haskill Mountain stands 1,125 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 41–64°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.