Thompson Peak (FR 7863) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Thompson Peak (FR 7863) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,040 ft
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A 5.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT.

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

1 of the 5.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.9 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 11 switchbacks.

Thompson Peak stands 1,578 ft above the site, 1.2 miles north. Upham Creek runs 0.6 mi off. The nearest town, Plains, is 21 mi off.

September normals 51–75°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Clearwater Crossing Campground in MTCampground18.1miWest Fork Fish Creek (FR 7750) in MTForest Road Road18.1miThompson Fish Creek (FR 7730) in MTForest Road Road22.5miSurveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road24.8miBurdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road25.6mi
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?