BLM J1048 — Black Butte in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
BLM J1048 — 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 2.0-mile stretch of BLM road in Jefferson County, MT.
All 2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Climbs 330 ft over 2 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 31%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.
Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Whitehall, is 3.9 mi off.
September normals 39–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
National Museum of Machinery (BLM, Dillon) — l106412 in MTDispersed Camping19.8miNational Museum of Machinery (BLM, Dillon) — l2007646 in MTDispersed Camping20.3miHells Canyon Guard Station in MTCampground23.9miPotosi Campground in MTCampground24.0miCow Camp Road (BLM BH151) in MTDispersed Camping27.0mi
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