Quartz Creek (FR 692) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Quartz Creek (FR 692) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Helena Ranger District
5,167 ft
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A 9.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Jefferson County, MT. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Helena Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.7 miles). Climbs 3,500 ft over 9.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 30%. Winds through 4 switchbacks. A gate 0.4 miles in.

Quartz Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Lava Mountain stands 2,410 ft above the site, 3.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Clancy, is 6.3 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM J1062, Butte in MTDispersed Camping35.4miBull Mountain Road (BLM J1000) in MTForest Road Road35.5miBLM J1036, Butte in MTForest Road Road35.6miBLM J1113 — Doherty Mountain in MTDispersed Camping37.9miBLM J1137 — Doherty Mountain in MTDispersed Camping38.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Helena 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?