Thompson - Deborgia (FR 378) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Thompson - Deborgia (FR 378) in MT
An 18.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Rock Creek Vista. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.
Lolo National Forest, Superior Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
6.7 of the 18.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.5 of the 18.4 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 18.4 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 11 switchbacks.
Goat Mountain stands 2,787 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. East Twin Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 15 mi off.
September normals 40–71°F, 1.2″ 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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