Lower Upham (FR 16920) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Lower Upham (FR 16920) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
2,910 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Thompson Peak.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Climbs 60 ft over 0.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Chimney Rock stands 2,256 ft above the site, 1.7 miles southeast. Upham Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Plains, is 21 mi off.

September normals 52–76°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Clearwater Crossing Campground in MTCampground17.9miWest Fork Fish Creek (FR 7750) in MTForest Road Road17.9miThompson Fish Creek (FR 7730) in MTForest Road Road22.2miSurveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road24.6miBurdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road25.4mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?