Upper Bug (FR 9745) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Upper Bug (FR 9745) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
3,409 ft
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A 6.0-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lake County, MT.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

0.1 of the 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 0.1 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Mount Orvis Evans stands 4,053 ft above the site, 4.9 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Bigfork, is 7.1 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Jim Lakes Five (FR 9516) in MTDispersed Camping30.0miJim Lakes (FR 9568) in MTForest Road Road30.1miOld Condon Ranger Station in MTCampground30.6miHollow Tie (FR 91059) in MTDispersed Camping32.5miCondon Tree (FR 9760) in MTDispersed Camping33.5mi
Fire restrictions

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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?