Sonderson Access (FR 10372) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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Sonderson Access (FR 10372) in MT

Road corridorFlathead NF, Glacier View Ranger District

28 mi from Whitefish

Maps 3,759 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Motor-vehicle season 5/15–10/14Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • 2 of this road’s 2.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 1.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Akokala Creek Trailhead.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

1 known camp spot along this road, at mile 1.4: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Parke Peak stands 5,244 ft above the map pin, 9.2 miles northeast.

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 3968°F, 1.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.