Rivers Creek (FR 3820) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Rivers Creek (FR 3820) in MT
A 14.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Rivers Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.4 miles). Climbs 3,100 ft over 14.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 35%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 14 switchbacks.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Lodgepole Creek runs 0.7 mi off. McGee Peak stands 924 ft above the site, 1.9 miles southeast. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 20 mi off.
September normals 32–64°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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