Souse Ridge (FR 4873) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Souse Ridge (FR 4873) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

9.5 mi from Libby

Maps 2,934 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 2.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Libby Dam.
  • Estimated climb: 1,000 ft over 2.4 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.9 miles off.
  • Souse Ridge stands 830 ft above the map pin, 0.7 miles east.

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 31–54°F, 2.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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