Sinclair (FR 7077) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Sinclair (FR 7077) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Fortine Ranger District

5.0 mi from Eureka

Maps 3,845 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Kootenai National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 7/1–11/30Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 4.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, mostly gravel with 1.6 miles of dirt.
  • Near Ksanka Peak.
  • Estimated climb: 570 ft over 4.1 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Ksanka Peak stands 3,650 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles north.

Rules

  • National Forests in Montana:…Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a). (see appendix A).…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 35–49°F, 4.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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