East Fork Rattlesnake (FR 2112) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
East Fork Rattlesnake (FR 2112) in MT
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 12.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Mineral Peak. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
8.3 of the 12.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (12.8 miles). Climbs 3,400 ft over 12.8 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks.
Mineral Peak stands 1,211 ft above the site, 1.0 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Bonner-West Riverside, is 9.7 mi off.
September normals 40–63°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov