Van Ness (FR 7812) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Van Ness (FR 7812) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
3,262 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Eagle Rock.

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

All 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Climbs 1,800 ft over 5.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 18%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Eagle Rock stands 1,540 ft above the site, 0.6 miles south. Eagle Rock Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Plains, is 26 mi off.

September normals 49–72°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Thompson Fish Creek (FR 7730) in MTForest Road Road17.8miSurveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road19.8miBurdette Creek (FR 5570) in MTForest Road Road21.2miGus Creek (FR 5542) in MTDispersed Camping24.8miJohn's Creek (FR 5543) in MTDispersed Camping25.3mi
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?