Bonanza Creek (FR 585) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Bonanza Creek (FR 585) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District
6,079 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
VerizonUNMEASURED
AT&TNONE
T-MobileUNMEASURED
StarlinkEXCELLENT

A 3.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Meagher County, MT.

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 3.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 1,100 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 16%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. North Fork Bonanza Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, White Sulphur Springs, is 15 mi off.

September normals 37–65°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Judith-Musselshell 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?