Virginia Eagle Connection-Not (FR 8926) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Virginia Eagle Connection-Not (FR 8926) in MT

Helena-Lewis and Clark NF, Judith-Musselshell Ranger District
6,657 ft
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A 1.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Meagher County, MT. The road serves Virginia Peak.

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

All 1.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.8 miles). Climbs 610 ft over 1.8 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Virginia Peak stands 2,098 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. The Forest Lake shoreline is 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, White Sulphur Springs, is 30 mi off.

September normals 40–63°F, 2.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Forest Lake Camping (FR 9602) in MTDispersed Camping0.1miForest Lake-Atm Rev (FR 66) in MTForest Road Road0.3miLoco Creek (FR 9281) in MTDispersed Camping3.2miWest Fk Cottonwood CR (FR 8918) in MTForest Road Road3.3miLost Horse Spur Loop (FR 9282) in MTDispersed Camping3.6mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?