Mcginnis Bayhorse (FR 7150) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Mcginnis Bayhorse (FR 7150) in MT

Kootenai NF, Libby Ranger District
3,620 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 5.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT. The road serves McGilla Gorilla Number 50 Dam.

Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (5 miles). Climbs 570 ft over 5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Davis Peak stands 1,720 ft above the site, 2.5 miles east. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 26 mi off.

September normals 33–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Bemish Ridge (FR 7583) in MTForest Road Road38.7miCoopers Hawk (FR 16161) in MTDispersed Camping39.2miHigh Ridge (FR 7698) in MTForest Road Road40.0miEast Fork Swamp Creek (FR 7589) in MTForest Road Road40.3miThompson - Deborgia (FR 378) in MTForest Road Road40.6mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?