Swisher Equestrian Loop (FR 3620) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Swisher Equestrian Loop (FR 3620) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Rexford Ranger District

6.9 mi from Eureka

Maps 2,603 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

Easy
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, gravel the whole way.
  • Near Tobacco Plains Picnic Area.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Swisher Lake lies 0.3 mi off.
  • Independence Peak stands 4,799 ft above the map pin, 7.5 miles east.

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 32–57°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.