Cyr-Iron Mountain (FR 344) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Cyr-Iron Mountain (FR 344) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,639 ft
Maps
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A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Quartz Peak.

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

4.6 of the 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Climbs 1,600 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 31%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Heineman Ridge stands 3,483 ft above the site, 4.6 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. McFarland Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 25 mi off.

September normals 38–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Surveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road14.7miOriole Creek (FR 4212) in MTForest Road Road19.2miHoward Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road19.5miWagon Mountain (FR 33) in MTForest Road Road20.5miTepee Creek (FR 4236) in MTForest Road Road21.3mi
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?