Jim Lakes (FR 9568) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Jim Lakes (FR 9568) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
5,364 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 7.7-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Cold Lakes Trailhead.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 7.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Mostly gravel, with 1.4 miles of dirt. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 1.3 miles in.

Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. Goat Peak stands 2,611 ft above the site, 6.3 miles west. The nearest town, Ronan, is 12 mi off.

September normals 40–64°F, 2.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?