Whitney Lake (FR 592) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Whitney Lake (FR 592) in MT

Kootenai NF, Libby Ranger District
3,610 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Lincoln County, MT. The road serves McGilla Gorilla Number 50 Dam.

Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 3.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.1 miles). Climbs 510 ft over 3.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 24%. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.3 miles off. Davis Peak stands 1,730 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 24 mi off.

September normals 33–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Tamarack CR (st. Regis-Plains) (FR 284) in MTForest Road Road38.7miRock Creek (FR 444) in MTForest Road Road38.9miCabin City Campground in MTCampground39.1miDry Fork (FR 1194) in MTForest Road Road39.1miSavenac East Cottage in MTCampground39.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Kootenai National Forest, Libby Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?