East Fork Whetstone Loop (FR 8905) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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East Fork Whetstone Loop (FR 8905) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District
5,413 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Meagher County, MT. The road serves Mount Howe. The road is open seasonally, December 1 to August 31.

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

All 1.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.2 miles). Climbs 390 ft over 1.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%.

Whetstone Ridge stands 1,407 ft above the site, 2.1 miles south. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. South Fork Whetstone Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, White Sulphur Springs, is 20 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?