Paola Creek (FR 1638) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Paola Creek (FR 1638) in MT

Road corridorFlathead NF, Hungry Horse Ranger District

24 mi from Columbia Falls

Maps 3,768 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Flathead National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Riverview Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 350 ft over 2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Riverview Mountain stands 2,614 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles east.
  • Pinnacle Creek runs 0.3 mi off.

Rules

  • 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.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 31–52°F, 3.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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