Bobtail Ridge (FR 6146) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Bobtail Ridge (FR 6146) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

9.5 mi from Libby

Maps 4,580 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 6.9 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, 5.2 miles of it dirt.
  • Estimated climb: 180 ft over 6.9 miles through 8 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 27%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Quartz Mountain stands 1,689 ft above the map pin, 3.6 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 25–48°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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