Burdette Creek (FR 5570) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Burdette Creek (FR 5570) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
4,225 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 15.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

All 15.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.4 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 15.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 25 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. White Mountain stands 2,297 ft above the site, 3.4 miles south. Owl Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 24 mi off.

September normals 37–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Granite Creek (FR 9942) in MTForest Road Road12.1miEast Fork Lolo Creek (FR 461) in MTForest Road Road14.2miLolo Pass Rest Area in MTRest Area14.2mi(fdr) Larry Creek (FR 1136) in MTForest Road Road29.4mi(fdr) Sweeney Creek (FR 1315) in MTForest Road Road30.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lolo National Forest, Ninemile 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?