Ridge Top (FR 7779) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Ridge Top (FR 7779) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
2,711 ft
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A 3.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Saint Regis Visitor Information Center. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

All 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3.5 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 3.5 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks.

St. Regis River runs 0.1 mi off. Cold Peak stands 2,289 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southeast. The nearest town, Plains, is 17 mi off.

September normals 44–74°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road16.5miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground16.5miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road18.8miVerde-Windfall (FR 450) in MTForest Road Road20.0miEagle Rock Creek (FR 7782) in MTForest Road Road20.8mi
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?