Banks Saddle - Lake Othorp (FR 7171) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Banks Saddle - Lake Othorp (FR 7171) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Rexford Ranger District

3.9 mi from Eureka

Maps 3,901 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Kootenai National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Rough
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Eureka Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 170 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Ksanka Peak stands 3,594 ft above the map pin, 10.0 miles northeast.

Rules

  • National Forests in Montana: … 1.1. Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. 1.2. Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 32–52°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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