Butler Creek (FR 4666) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Butler Creek (FR 4666) in MT
A 12.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT. The road serves Riverview Mountain. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to October 14.
Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 12.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.7 miles). Climbs 4,200 ft over 12.7 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 42%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 18 switchbacks.
Tony Peak stands 2,648 ft above the site, 2.0 miles west. Fisher River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. The nearest town, Libby, is 12 mi off.
September normals 46–74°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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