(fdr) Mcclain Creek (FR 1311) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Mcclain Creek (FR 1311) in MT
RUTTED
VerizonWEAK
AT&TSTRONG
T-MobileUSABLE
StarlinkGOOD
Rules not confirmed
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 4.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT.
All 4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.
Sweeney Peak stands 5,709 ft above the site, 7.1 miles southwest. McClain Creek runs 0.9 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Florence, is 4.3 mi off.
September normals 40–74°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Nearby Spots
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.
fs.usda.gov