Whitefish Mountain Radio (FR 9790) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Whitefish Mountain Radio (FR 9790) in MT
Road corridorFlathead NF, Tally Lake Ranger District
10 mi from Whitefish
Maps 4,037 ft
Camping permission not confirmed
Miles 0–1.5 and 5.4–6.3 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission. Miles 9.4–10.4 run through a ski area (Whitefish Mountain Resort); its operator's rules may apply there, so check posted signs.
Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 10.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 10.4 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 23%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
- Werner Peak stands 2,933 ft above the map pin, 1.4 miles northeast.
- Swift Creek runs 1.0 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 27–50°F, 2.7″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.