Barber Creek (FR 905) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Barber Creek (FR 905) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
3,946 ft
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A 9.9-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Missoula County, MT.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

1.3 of the 9.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 4.5 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Carmine Peak stands 4,565 ft above the site, 6.0 miles east. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Swan River runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Ronan, is 21 mi off.

September normals 3870°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake 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?