Old HWY 2 (FR 9802) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Old HWY 2 (FR 9802) in MT

Flathead NF, Hungry Horse Ranger District
3,389 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Flathead County, MT. The road serves Nyack Mountain.

Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 4.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.1 miles). Climbs 860 ft over 4.1 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 46%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 3 switchbacks. A water crossing 3 miles in.

Mount Penrose stands 4,456 ft above the site, 2.4 miles southwest. Middle Fork Flathead River runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Columbia Falls, is 18 mi off.

September normals 39–69°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Hungry Horse Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?