Jim Lakes Five (FR 9516) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Jim Lakes Five (FR 9516) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
5,398 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 0.1-mile stretch of dirt 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 0.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.1 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

A body of water lies 0.8 mi off. Goat Peak stands 2,577 ft above the site, 6.2 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.

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