Second Creek (FR 283) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Second Creek (FR 283) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
2,931 ft
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An 8.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Cobden Peak.

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

0.2 of the 8.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.9 miles off. Cobden Peak stands 1,415 ft above the site, 1.4 miles southeast. Westfall Creek runs 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Plains, is 24 mi off.

September normals 42–76°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Burdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road20.8miSurveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road21.3miGarden Creek (FR 4221) in MTForest Road Road24.4miEd's Ridge/ Garden Pt Jeep Trl (FR 5539-2) in MTForest Road Road24.6miHoward Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road25.0mi
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?