Canoe Trail Launch (FR 17597) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Canoe Trail Launch (FR 17597) in MT

Lolo NF, Seeley Lake Ranger District
4,045 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Clearwater Canoe Trail.

Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.

All 0.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (0.7 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A lake lies 0.3 mi off. Crescent Mountain stands 4,566 ft above the site, 6.6 miles northeast. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Seeley Lake, is 5.6 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Skyline Drive (north) (FR 2127-1) in MTForest Road Road33.4miStreamside (pat. Cnyn S Trhd) (FR 2133) in MTDispersed Camping33.5miTurah South (FR 355) in MTForest Road Road33.9miVerdy Moccasin Ridge (FR 4241) in MTForest Road Road33.9miBonita Residence (FR 4301) in MTDispersed Camping34.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?