Midas Howard Creek (FR 4778) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Midas Howard Creek (FR 4778) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

16 mi from Libby

Maps 3,385 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Kootenai National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 6/16–3/31Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • 4.1 of this road’s 9.8 miles are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Horse Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 2,300 ft over 9.8 miles through 6 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 47%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Horse Mountain stands 2,399 ft above the map pin, 2.5 miles southeast.
  • Libby Creek runs 0.2 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 38–53°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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