Thirsty Lake Camp (FR 3701) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Thirsty Lake Camp (FR 3701) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Fortine Ranger District

3.2 mi from Eureka

Maps 3,000 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–0.7 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

Kootenai National Forest ↗

Motor-vehicle season 9/2–11/30Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Moderate
  • All 1.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Eureka Hill.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Alkali Lake lies 0.1 mi off.
  • Ksanka Peak stands 4,495 ft above the map pin, 8.3 miles northeast.

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 30–55°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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