Gloria Mine (FR 5323) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Gloria Mine (FR 5323) in MT
A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT. The road serves Twin Peaks.
Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 30%, with pitches to 39%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 8 switchbacks.
Twin Peaks stands 2,252 ft above the site, 1.2 miles west. Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.5 miles off. Mill Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Libby, is 22 mi off.
September normals 33–64°F, 2.1″ 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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