Deer Creek (FR 236) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Deer Creek (FR 236) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,852 ft
Maps
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A 10.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT.

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

3.1 of the 10 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.5 of the 10 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Gold Peak stands 3,233 ft above the site, 1.8 miles southeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Cromie Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 20 mi off.

September normals 47–68°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Diamond Lake Campground in MTCampground15.7miMink Creek (FR 7829) in MTForest Road Road20.8miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground22.2miCedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road22.3miOregon Creek (FR 7865) in MTForest Road Road23.7mi
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?