East Fork Johnson Creek (FR 7882) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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East Fork Johnson Creek (FR 7882) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,415 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 11.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

1.3 of the 11.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.7 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 14 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.6 miles off. East Fork Johnson Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Siegel Mountain stands 3,187 ft above the site, 7.2 miles northeast. The nearest town, Plains, is 18 mi off.

September normals 47–73°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Thompson Fish Creek (FR 7730) in MTForest Road Road24.3miBurdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road26.9miSurveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road27.2miPrinters Creek (FR 5553) in MTDispersed Camping28.8miFort Benton (FR 16649) in MTDispersed Camping29.9mi
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?