Elk Meadows (FR 451) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Elk Meadows (FR 451) in MT

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5,889 ft
Maps
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Rules not confirmed

U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.

A 17.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.

5.9 of the 17.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly gravel, with 2.6 miles of dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Rocky Point stands 1,916 ft above the site, 2.2 miles southeast. The nearest town, Florence, is 14 mi off.

September normals 41–64°F, 2.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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