Mitchell Creek Powerline (FR 5033) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Mitchell Creek Powerline (FR 5033) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

4.0 mi from Libby

Maps 2,471 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Kootenai National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 5/1–11/30Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Sheldon Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 310 ft over 2.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 33%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Sheldon Mountain stands 2,176 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles northwest.
  • Mitchell Creek runs 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 38–56°F, 2.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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