Little Joe Creek (FR 282) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Little Joe Creek (FR 282) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
2,860 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 14.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mineral County, MT.

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

0.4 of the 14.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly gravel, with 0.4 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.

Cold Peak stands 2,140 ft above the site, 1.2 miles east. North Fork Little Joe Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Plains, is 18 mi off.

September normals 51–74°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road14.6miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground14.6miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road16.8miEagle Rock Creek (FR 7782) in MTForest Road Road18.7miSunrise Point (FR 7789) in MTForest Road Road20.0mi
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?