Wolf Tunnel (FR 5051) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Wolf Tunnel (FR 5051) in MT

Road corridorKootenai NF, Libby Ranger District

28 mi from Whitefish

Maps 3,544 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

Difficult
  • All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Elk Mountain.
  • Estimated climb: 770 ft over 1.7 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 35%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Elk Divide stands 3,036 ft above the map pin, 2.1 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 38–55°F, 2.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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