Middle Fork Big Creek (FR 1181) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Middle Fork Big Creek (FR 1181) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,545 ft
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A 17.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Rivers Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

All 17.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (17.6 miles). Climbs 4,900 ft over 17.6 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 23 switchbacks.

Wishard Peak stands 1,832 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. Wishard Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 21 mi off.

September normals 45–66°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Upper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MTForest Road Road12.0miMoore Ridge (FR 3848) in MTForest Road Road14.0miMoore Lake Campground in MTCampground14.2miSouth Fork Little Joe Creek (FR 221) in MTForest Road Road14.5miSunset (FR 3814) in MTForest Road Road14.9mi
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?