Hope Creek (FR 571) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Hope Creek (FR 571) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Helena Ranger District
6,603 ft
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A 12.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lewis And Clark County, MT. The road serves Roundtop Mountain.

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Helena Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 12.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.7 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 12.7 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 24%. A gate 9.3 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Helena Valley Northwest, is 15 mi off.

September normals 37–63°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Sheepshead Picnic Area in MTCampground39.0miFreedom Point Picnic Area in MTCampground39.5miLowland Campground in MTCampground40.4miJohnny Gulch (FR 1835) in MTForest Road Road41.9miLost Creek State Park in MTCampground46.2mi
Fire restrictions

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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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?