Upper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Upper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,400 ft
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A 7.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Black Peak.

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

All 7.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.6 miles). Climbs 2,300 ft over 7.6 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. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Black Peak stands 2,092 ft above the site, 2.7 miles south. The nearest town, Plains, is 24 mi off.

September normals 47–69°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mink Creek (FR 7829) in MTForest Road Road11.8miMissoula Lake Campground in MTCampground13.2miCedar Creek (FR 320) in MTForest Road Road13.3miSnowshoe Pass (FR 388) in MTForest Road Road16.7miVan Ness (FR 7812) in MTForest Road Road19.0mi
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?