Favorite Gulch (FR 4282) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Favorite Gulch (FR 4282) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,628 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 8.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks.

Little McCormick Creek runs 0.2 mi off. McCormick Peak stands 3,819 ft above the site, 4.3 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 14 mi off.

September normals 42–72°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Howard Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road25.2miTepee Creek (FR 4236) in MTForest Road Road25.8miEarl Tennant Campground in MTCampground26.1miLolo Creek Campground (FR 2170) in MTDispersed Camping26.3miLolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area in MTCampground26.3mi
Fire restrictions

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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?