Deep Creek (FR 285) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Deep Creek (FR 285) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,236 ft
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A 23.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Cobden Peak. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.

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

16.3 of the 23.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (23.1 miles). Climbs 7,100 ft over 23.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 56%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 31 switchbacks.

Cobden Peak stands 1,110 ft above the site, 0.6 miles west. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 24 mi off.

September normals 41–75°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Burdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road19.2miSurveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road20.2miHoward Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road23.3miOriole Creek (FR 4212) in MTForest Road Road23.6miWagon Mountain (FR 33) in MTForest Road Road24.5mi
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?