Howard Lake-Miller CR (FR 4780) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Howard Lake-Miller CR (FR 4780) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

20 mi from Libby

Maps 4,516 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 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Midas Point.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Great Northern Mountain stands 2,371 ft above the map pin, 2.6 miles southwest.
  • Howard Lake lies 0.4 mi off.

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 31–49°F, 3.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.