Six Mile (FR 9508) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana
Six Mile (FR 9508) 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.All 5.1 miles in are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way. Climbs 1,400 ft over 5.1 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 28%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto.
Sixmile Mountain stands 4,297 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. Swan Lake lies 0.1 mi off. 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.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 41–70°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.