Shannon Mine (BLM 0506) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Shannon Mine (BLM 0506) in MT
Road corridorBLM, Butte
13 mi from Helena Valley Northwest
Maps 6,674 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
Difficult
- BLM plans 1.9 of this road’s 4.2 miles as maintained for high-clearance vehicles, but the condition is unverified.
- Near Bald Butte.
- Estimated climb: 520 ft over 4.2 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 16%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- American Gulch Spring lies 1.0 mi off.
- Mount Belmont stands 658 ft above the map pin, 1.7 miles north.
Climate averages
October normals 28–47°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.