Empire Road (BLM 82) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Empire Road (BLM 82) in MT
Road corridorBLM, Butte
14 mi from Helena Valley Northwest
Maps 5,771 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.
Stay limit: 16 days · within 30 days · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access
Rough
- BLM plans all 0.4 miles of this road as maintained for passenger cars, but the condition is unverified.
- Near Mount Belmont.
- Estimated climb: 70 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Mount Belmont stands 1,561 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles east.
Climate averages
October normals 30–49°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.