Keith Creek (FR 1198) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Keith Creek (FR 1198) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,831 ft
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A 6.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Camel Hump. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

3.2 of the 6.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.4 miles). Climbs 1,900 ft over 6.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. Keith Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Penrose Peak stands 3,396 ft above the site, 8.7 miles north. The nearest town, Plains, is 14 mi off.

September normals 39–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road19.2miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground19.3miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road21.2miSunrise Point (FR 7789) in MTForest Road Road23.5miMeadow Creek (ninemile) (FR 7788) in MTForest Road Road25.1mi
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?