Silver Creek (FR 305) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Silver Creek (FR 305) in MT
A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Dominion Peak.
Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 6.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Climbs 3,000 ft over 6.5 miles -- sustained grades near 18%, with pitches to 25%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Dominion Peak stands 947 ft above the site, 1.3 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Burke Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 18 mi off.
September normals 36–64°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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