Upper Idaho Gulch (FR 7873) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Upper Idaho Gulch (FR 7873) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,901 ft
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A 9.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Superior Vista.

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

3.3 of the 9.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.7 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 12 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. Keystone Peak stands 1,977 ft above the site, 5.5 miles northwest. The nearest town, Plains, is 17 mi off.

September normals 46–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Clearwater Crossing Campground in MTCampground21.7miWest Fork Fish Creek (FR 7750) in MTForest Road Road21.7miThompson Fish Creek (FR 7730) in MTForest Road Road25.7miSurveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road28.4miBurdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road28.4mi
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?