Deer Creek (lake Elsina) (FR 465) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Deer Creek (lake Elsina) (FR 465) in MT
A 6.9-mile stretch of dirt 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.
1.7 of the 6.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.9 miles). Climbs 1,700 ft over 6.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 2.2 miles in.
Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Fawn Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Mount Henry stands 2,409 ft above the site, 5.3 miles northwest. The nearest town, Seeley Lake, is 7.6 mi off.
September normals 36–69°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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