Nemote Creek (FR 454) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Nemote Creek (FR 454) in MT
A 21.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
16.5 of the 21.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 17.8 of the 21.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 6,800 ft over 21.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 24 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 19.8 miles in.
Round Mountain stands 1,109 ft above the site, 0.6 miles east. Miller Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 23 mi off.
September normals 40–74°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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