Van Lake 2 (FR 90945) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Van Lake 2 (FR 90945) in MT
A 0.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lake County, MT. The road serves Lion Palisade Trailhead.
Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 0.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.3 miles). Climbs 100 ft over 0.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Van Peak stands 4,377 ft above the site, 3.2 miles east. Van Lake lies 0.3 mi off. The nearest town, Pablo, is 17 mi off.
September normals 39–70°F, 1.5″ 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.
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