Osprey Point (FR 7948) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Osprey Point (FR 7948) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Rexford Ranger District

5.1 mi from Eureka

Maps 2,578 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Kootenai National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.4 miles, with sustained grades near 20% and pitches to 23%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Independence Peak stands 4,824 ft above the map pin, 8.9 miles east.
  • The Lake Koocanusa shoreline is 0.4 mi off.

Rules

  • National Forests in Montana: … 1.1. Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. 1.2. Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–57°F, 1.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.