Tally Cliffs (FR 2912) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Tally Cliffs (FR 2912) in MT

Road corridorFlathead NF, Tally Lake Ranger District

14 mi from Whitefish

Maps 4,019 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Flathead National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 7/1–8/31Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 5.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 4.4 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 5.3 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Logan Creek runs 0.2 mi off.
  • Johnson Peak stands 1,996 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles northwest.

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

October normals 27–52°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.