Moore Ridge (FR 3848) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Moore Ridge (FR 3848) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,556 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 4.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Sunset Peak.

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 1,000 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Black Peak stands 1,936 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. The Moore Lake shoreline is 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Plains, is 25 mi off.

September normals 44–67°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mink Creek (FR 7829) in MTForest Road Road9.6miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground11.0miCedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road11.1miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road14.5miVan Ness (FR 7812) in MTForest Road Road17.1mi
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?