BLM J1045 — Black Butte in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
BLM J1045 — Black Butte in MT
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Rules not confirmed
Bureau of Land Management administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 1.5-mile stretch of BLM road in Jefferson County, MT.
1.4 of the 1.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 630 ft over 1.5 miles -- sustained grades near 24%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
The nearest town, Whitehall, is 4.1 mi off.
September normals 39–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions
Set by Bureau of Land Management. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
blm.gov