Cooney Flats (FR 10517) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Cooney Flats (FR 10517) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
4,135 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 1.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves East Foothill Trailhead.

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

All 1.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.3 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Cooney Mountain stands 4,515 ft above the site, 3.5 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A lake lies 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Ronan, is 20 mi off.

September normals 48–68°F, 2.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?