Callahan Creek (FR 427) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Callahan Creek (FR 427) in MT

Kootenai NF, Three Rivers Ranger District
3,060 ft
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A 19.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT.

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

2 of the 19.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.8 of the 19.1 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 8.1 miles in.

Goat Mountain stands 2,355 ft above the site, 2.5 miles south. Callahan Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Libby, is 20 mi off.

September normals 47–72°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Kootenai National Forest, Three Rivers 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?