Van Lake Rec Stub (FR 10761) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Van Lake Rec Stub (FR 10761) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
3,655 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Van Peak stands 4,414 ft above the site, 3.3 miles east. Van Lake lies 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Pablo, is 17 mi off.

September normals 39–70°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Gold Creek (FR 126) in MTForest Road Road43.8miSpook Lake (FR 4337) in MTForest Road Road44.3miGrey Wolf Peak Casino in MTCasino Lot45.3miLegendary Lodge in MTCampground46.7miThree Cougars (FR 4323) in MTForest Road Road46.9mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?