Rock Creek - Tarkio (FR 7764) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Rock Creek - Tarkio (FR 7764) in MT
A 22.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves McMullan Peak. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
16.6 of the 22.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 19.2 of the 22.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,900 ft over 22.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. 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 34 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Saint Patrick Peak stands 2,796 ft above the site, 2.2 miles west. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 27 mi off.
September normals 47–68°F, 2.3″ 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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