Sunrise Point (FR 7789) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Sunrise Point (FR 7789) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
5,232 ft
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A 22.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT.

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

All 22.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (22.8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 27 switchbacks.

Sunrise Mountain stands 1,704 ft above the site, 2.0 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.4 miles off. The nearest town, Plains, is 28 mi off.

September normals 42–64°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Surveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road16.8miBurdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road17.8miOriole Creek (FR 4212) in MTForest Road Road22.3miHoward Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road22.9miWagon Mountain (FR 33) in MTForest Road Road23.8mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?