Libby Creek Swamp CR (FR 4774) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Libby Creek Swamp CR (FR 4774) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

15 mi from Libby

Maps 3,978 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Kootenai National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 12/1–10/14Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 0.9 of this road’s 6.4 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Horse Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 640 ft over 6.4 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 31%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Horse Mountain stands 1,806 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles southeast.
  • Libby Creek runs 0.5 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 36–51°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.