Hillstreet (FR 7141) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Hillstreet (FR 7141) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

25 mi from Thompson Falls

Maps 4,323 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

Difficult
  • All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near McGilla Gorilla Number 50 Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 870 ft over 3.1 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 32%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Blacktail Peak stands 1,771 ft above the map pin, 4.2 miles southwest.

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 27–50°F, 2.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.