Piper Creek (FR 966) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana
Piper Creek (FR 966) in MT
Why
U.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.0.8 of the 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.8 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks.
Moore Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Cedar Peak stands 3,392 ft above the site, 4.6 miles northwest. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.1 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.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 39–69°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.