Deception CR Loop (FR 112) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Deception CR Loop (FR 112) in MT
A 19.5-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT. The road serves Turner Mountain.
Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
3.5 of the 19.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 7.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 19.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks. A water crossing 13.7 miles in.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.8 miles off. Flatiron Mountain stands 1,460 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northwest. The nearest town, Libby, is 18 mi off.
September normals 41–67°F, 1.8″ 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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