Wild Bill Creek (FR 213) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Wild Bill Creek (FR 213) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
4,138 ft
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A 10.3-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Flathead County, MT. The road serves Wild Bill Mountain.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

0.6 of the 10.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.3 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Wild Bill Mountain stands 1,876 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Lakeside, is 9.9 mi off.

September normals 47–70°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

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

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?