Canyon Creek (FR 3816) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Canyon Creek (FR 3816) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
5,464 ft
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An 11.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Moon Peak.

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

0.2 of the 11.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks. A gate 0.7 miles in.

Gold Peak stands 1,621 ft above the site, 2.1 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 20 mi off.

September normals 44–65°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mink Creek (FR 7829) in MTForest Road Road18.8miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground20.4miCedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road20.5miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road23.8miWest Side Trout Creek (FR 7798) in MTForest Road Road25.4mi
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?