West Tower (FR 7759) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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West Tower (FR 7759) in MT

Lolo NF, Superior Ranger District
4,625 ft
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A 6.2-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Mineral County, MT.

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

All 6.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Gravel the whole way in (6.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 13 switchbacks.

Taft Summit stands 1,684 ft above the site, 1.5 miles northeast. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 15 mi off.

September normals 49–66°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Ward Creek (FR 889) in MTForest Road Road16.2miTwomile Creek (FR 431) in MTForest Road Road18.6miNewman Ridge (FR 1185) in MTForest Road Road19.1miLittle Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MTForest Road Road20.3miUpper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MTForest Road Road21.5mi
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?