Napa Lookout (FR 10505) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Napa Lookout (FR 10505) in MT
A 6.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, MT. The road serves Napa Point Trailhead.
Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 6.9 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (6.9 miles). Climbs 2,500 ft over 6.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 19 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Napa Point stands 2,592 ft above the site, 1.6 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Polson, is 19 mi off.
September normals 45–66°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
fs.usda.gov