Blue Jackson (FR 4821) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Blue Jackson (FR 4821) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

9.6 mi from Libby

Maps 3,600 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 7.5 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,900 ft over 7.5 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
  • Blue Mountain stands 2,450 ft above the map pin, 3.3 miles northwest.

Rules

  • you are not allowed to stay for a period longer than 16 consecutive days and no more than 32 cumulative days within a calendar year on National Forests in Montana
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 35–53°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.