West Side Trout Creek (FR 7798) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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West Side Trout Creek (FR 7798) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,219 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 15.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mineral County, MT. The road serves Chimney Rock.

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

All 15.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (15.2 miles). 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 14 switchbacks.

Magone Mountain stands 1,370 ft above the site, 1.6 miles southeast. The nearest town, Plains, is 24 mi off.

September normals 45–68°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?