Packer Creek (FR 288) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Packer Creek (FR 288) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,843 ft
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A 13.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Meadow Mountain. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

5.1 of the 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.5 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.

Cruzane Mountain stands 1,008 ft above the site, 1.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 13 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Moore Ridge (FR 3848) in MTForest Road Road19.3miSouth Fork Little Joe Creek (FR 221) in MTForest Road Road19.4miMoore Lake Campground in MTCampground19.8miSunset (FR 3814) in MTForest Road Road20.1miDry Creek (FR 342) in MTForest Road Road23.5mi
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?