Goat Creek Lion Creek (FR 558) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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Goat Creek Lion Creek (FR 558) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
3,616 ft16 mi from Pablo
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

1 of the 1.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.

Van Peak stands 4,453 ft above the site, 3.4 miles east. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 39–70°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gold Creek (FR 126) in MTForest Road Road42.6miSpook Lake (FR 4337) in MTForest Road Road43.3miGrey Wolf Peak Casino in MTCasino Lot44.2miLegendary Lodge in MTCampground45.7miThree Cougars (FR 4323) in MTForest Road Road45.8mi
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?