Snowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Snowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MT
A 15.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Prospect Mountain Number One.
Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
6.7 of the 15.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.4 of the 15.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,200 ft over 15.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 40%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 8 switchbacks.
Prospect Mountain Number One stands 1,321 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northeast. Snowshoe Spring lies 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Plains, is 30 mi off.
September normals 41–60°F, 2.7″ 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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