Cougar Creek (FR 7797) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Cougar Creek (FR 7797) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,094 ft
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Magone Mountain.

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

All 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Magone Mountain stands 1,495 ft above the site, 1.9 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 25 mi off.

September normals 40–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Surveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road20.2miBurdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road20.2miOriole Creek (FR 4212) in MTForest Road Road24.7miHoward Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road24.8miGarden Creek (FR 4221) in MTForest Road Road24.9mi
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?