Bayhorse Saddle (FR 7149) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Bayhorse Saddle (FR 7149) in MT

Kootenai NF, Libby Ranger District
4,590 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT. The road serves McGilla Gorilla Number 50 Dam.

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

All 1.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.9 miles). Climbs 600 ft over 1.9 miles -- sustained grades near 20%, with pitches to 26%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 26 mi off.

September normals 41–66°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bemish Ridge (FR 7583) in MTForest Road Road39.1miCoopers Hawk (FR 16161) in MTDispersed Camping39.2miHigh Ridge (FR 7698) in MTForest Road Road40.5miThompson - Deborgia (FR 378) in MTForest Road Road40.6miEast Fork Swamp Creek (FR 7589) in MTForest Road Road40.8mi
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?