American Bar Loop (FR 1812-B1) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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American Bar Loop (FR 1812-B1) in MT

Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Helena Ranger District

8.1 mi from Helena Valley Northeast

Maps 3,806 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 50 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 15%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Cap Mountain stands 2,937 ft above the map pin, 4.1 miles northeast.
  • Missouri River runs 0.7 mi off.

Rules

  • 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 …
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–58°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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