Chessman (FR 299) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Chessman (FR 299) in MT
A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lewis And Clark County, MT.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Helena Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
1.2 of the 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.9 miles). Climbs 220 ft over 5.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Cattle guards 4 and 4.5 miles in.
Red Mountain stands 2,619 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Beaver Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Helena West Side, is 9.8 mi off.
September normals 42–66°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Helena Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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