FR 16866 — Edith Peak Trailhead in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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FR 16866 — Edith Peak Trailhead in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,492 ft1.0 mi from Frenchtown
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.

Private here, with the nearest through road 1.6 miles off. Edith Peak stands 3,293 ft above the site, 5.5 miles north. Edith Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Night skies are Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. ... Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 41–72°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mormon Peak (FR 612) in MTForest Road Road20.9miWest Fork Butte Lookout in MTCampground22.7mi(fdr) Mcclain Creek (FR 1311) in MTDispersed Camping24.8miWest Fork Butte (FR 37) in MTForest Road Road25.0miElk Meadows (FR 451) in MTForest Road Road25.4mi
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?