Gus Creek (FR 5542) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Gus Creek (FR 5542) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,596 ft
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A 0.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT.

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

All 0.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.2 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length.

Petty Mountain stands 3,673 ft above the site, 3.1 miles east. Bruce Creek runs 0.2 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.

Nearby Spots
East Fork Lolo Creek (FR 461) in MTForest Road Road16.6miGranite Creek (FR 9942) in MTForest Road Road18.0miLolo Pass Rest Area in MTRest Area18.8miChief Looking Glass Campground in MTCampground25.4mi(fdr) Larry Creek (FR 1136) in MTForest Road Road26.0mi
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?