South Fork Tamarack Creek (FR 4228) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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South Fork Tamarack Creek (FR 4228) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
5,323 ft
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A 13.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Camel Hump. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.

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

All 13.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (13.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 14 mi off.

September normals 34–64°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Cedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road20.4miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground20.4miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road22.2miSunrise Point (FR 7789) in MTForest Road Road24.5miMeadow Creek (ninemile) (FR 7788) in MTForest Road Road26.0mi
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?