Thompson Fish Creek (FR 7730) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Thompson Fish Creek (FR 7730) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
4,432 ft
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A 14.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Lion Point. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

4.5 of the 14 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Lion Point stands 1,114 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northeast. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 26 mi off.

September normals 36–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Granite Creek (FR 9942) in MTForest Road Road14.7miFR 4304 — Braxton Roof Rock in MTDispersed Camping15.2miFR 17159 — Wagon Mountain in MTDispersed Camping15.9miLolo Pass Rest Area in MTRest Area17.1miEast Fork Lolo Creek (FR 461) in MTForest Road Road17.6mi
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?