Canyon Cr. Access (FR 4890) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Canyon Cr. Access (FR 4890) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

12 mi from Libby

Maps 2,511 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 1.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 0.2 miles of dirt.
  • Near Gopher Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 40 ft over 1.1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • The Lake Koocanusa shoreline is 0.1 mi off.
  • Alexander Mountain stands 2,140 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles west.

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 41–56°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.