Backus Creek (FR 4597) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Backus Creek (FR 4597) in MT

Kootenai NF, Libby Ranger District
2,743 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT.

Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 6.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (6.6 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 6.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 30%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Wolf Mountain stands 3,376 ft above the site, 2.2 miles southeast. Wolf Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. The nearest town, Libby, is 20 mi off.

September normals 51–73°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?