Quartz Ridge (FR 7787) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Quartz Ridge (FR 7787) in MT
A 16.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 16.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.3 miles). Climbs 2,900 ft over 16.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 33%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Sunrise Mountain stands 1,411 ft above the site, 2.5 miles west. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 28 mi off.
September normals 31–65°F, 1.2″ 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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