Colt Creek (FR 646) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Colt Creek (FR 646) in MT

Lolo NF, Seeley Lake Ranger District
4,568 ft
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An 11.8-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

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

3.8 of the 11.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 1.8 miles of dirt. Winds through 7 switchbacks. A gate 8.5 miles in.

A body of water lies 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Sunset Peak stands 2,558 ft above the site, 3.9 miles southwest. The nearest town, Seeley Lake, is 17 mi off.

September normals 42–69°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?