John's Creek (FR 5543) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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John's Creek (FR 5543) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,594 ft
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A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Garden Point.

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

All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 360 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Petty Mountain stands 3,675 ft above the site, 3.0 miles northeast. A pond lies 0.2 mi off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 14 mi off.

September normals 44–72°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
East Fork Lolo Creek (FR 461) in MTForest Road Road16.1miGranite Creek (FR 9942) in MTForest Road Road17.7miLolo Pass Rest Area in MTRest Area18.4miChief Looking Glass Campground in MTCampground24.8mi(fdr) Larry Creek (FR 1136) in MTForest Road Road25.4mi
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?