Tarkio Flats (FR 7784) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Tarkio Flats (FR 7784) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,045 ft
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A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Martel Mountain.

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

All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Martel Mountain stands 2,107 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. Clark Fork runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 22 mi off.

September normals 40–74°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Howard Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road16.6miOriole Creek (FR 4212) in MTForest Road Road16.7miWagon Mountain (FR 33) in MTForest Road Road17.8miTepee Creek (FR 4236) in MTForest Road Road18.2miCedar Run Ridge (FR 2180) in MTForest Road Road20.2mi
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?