Orcutt Gulch Cutoff (FR 15817) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Orcutt Gulch Cutoff (FR 15817) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District
5,709 ft
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A 0.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Meagher County, MT. 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 0.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.4 miles). Climbs 230 ft over 0.4 miles -- sustained grades near 22%, with pitches to 25%.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, White Sulphur Springs, is 19 mi off.

September normals 34–66°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Boundary (FR 15814) in MTDispersed Camping0.6miLower Spring Creek Conn. (FR 15819) in MTDispersed Camping0.8miLower Spring Creek Loop (FR 15821) in MTDispersed Camping2.2miCady Connection (FR 15820) in MTDispersed Camping2.4miDuncan Cut Across (FR 15779) in MTDispersed Camping2.9mi
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?