Fish Creek Divide (FR 4230-2) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Fish Creek Divide (FR 4230-2) in MT
A 9.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Cyr Peak. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
9.2 of the 9.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.9 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 9.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.
Cyr Peak stands 2,316 ft above the site, 1.8 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Fish Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 20 mi off.
September normals 40–73°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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