Little Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Little Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,829 ft
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An 11.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Newman Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

All 11.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.1 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 8 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Coyle Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Flattop Mountain stands 1,563 ft above the site, 3.1 miles west. The nearest town, Plains, is 23 mi off.

September normals 38–65°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mink Creek (FR 7829) in MTForest Road Road13.1miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground14.8miCedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road14.9miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road18.1miVan Ness (FR 7812) in MTForest Road Road19.8mi
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?