Mink Creek (FR 7829) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

A 4.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Mink Peak. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

All 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.5 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Mink Peak stands 2,389 ft above the site, 1.2 miles west. Mink Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 27 mi off.