Cold Peak (FR 3803) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Cold Peak (FR 3803) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,856 ft
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A 16.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

All 16 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Sheep Mountain stands 1,853 ft above the site, 5.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Plains, is 19 mi off.

September normals 44–67°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road12.1miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground12.1miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road14.2miSunrise Point (FR 7789) in MTForest Road Road17.9miPierce - Superior (FR 250) in MTForest Road Road18.7mi
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?