Big Creek (FR 386) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Big Creek (FR 386) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,273 ft
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An 18.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

5.8 of the 18.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 17.8 of the 18.1 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Haugan Mountain stands 1,505 ft above the site, 1.4 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. East Fork Big Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 17 mi off.

September normals 41–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Moore Lake Campground in MTCampground15.0miSunset (FR 3814) in MTForest Road Road15.4miDry Creek (FR 342) in MTForest Road Road18.9miDiamond Lake Campground in MTCampground18.9miMink Creek (FR 7829) in MTForest Road Road24.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lolo National Forest, Superior 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?