Cody Creek (FR 4596) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Cody Creek (FR 4596) in MT
A 20.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT. The road serves Mount Sterling. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to October 14.
Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 20.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (20.5 miles). Climbs 5,900 ft over 20.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 55%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 21 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Mount Sterling stands 3,229 ft above the site, 2.9 miles east. Fisher River runs 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.6 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Libby, is 13 mi off.
September normals 47–74°F, 1.2″ 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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