Meadow Creek (FR 524) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Meadow Creek (FR 524) in MT
A 17.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT. The road serves Mount Baldy.
Kootenai National Forest, Three Rivers Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
7 of the 17.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.7 miles of dirt. Climbs 5,400 ft over 17.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. A water crossing at the start of the road.
Thunder Mountain stands 1,378 ft above the site, 1.1 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.2 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Moyie Springs, is 12 mi off.
September normals 44–64°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Kootenai National Forest, Three Rivers Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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