Viking Mine (FR 5009) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Viking Mine (FR 5009) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

26 mi from Thompson Falls

Maps 3,680 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

Rough
  • All 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Bear Lakes Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 180 ft over 0.6 miles, with sustained grades near 18%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 3.2 miles off.
  • Baree Mountain stands 2,368 ft above the map pin, 2.3 miles west.
  • Silver Butte Fisher River runs 0.1 mi off.

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 39–53°F, 5.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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