Randolph Creek (FR 286) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Randolph Creek (FR 286) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,736 ft
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A 15.6-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Roland Summit. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

4.2 of the 15.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 3.6 miles of dirt. Climbs 4,500 ft over 15.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 22%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Bald Mountain stands 1,281 ft above the site, 0.9 miles southeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Wallace, is 15 mi off.

September normals 45–65°F, 2.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Ward Creek (FR 889) in MTForest Road Road16.3miTwomile Creek (FR 431) in MTForest Road Road18.4miNewman Ridge (FR 1185) in MTForest Road Road19.5miLittle Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MTForest Road Road20.0miUpper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MTForest Road Road20.7mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?