Ed's Ridge (FR 5539-1) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Ed's Ridge (FR 5539-1) in MT
A 0.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT.
Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 0.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 450 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
Petty Mountain stands 3,666 ft above the site, 3.1 miles east. Eds Creek runs 0.4 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 14 mi off.
September normals 37–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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