Josephine Ridge (FR 4213) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Josephine Ridge (FR 4213) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,991 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 18.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

12.7 of the 18.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 15.7 of the 18.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 18.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 15%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

McCormick Peak stands 3,456 ft above the site, 4.0 miles northeast. Little McCormick Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 15 mi off.

September normals 41–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Grave West (& Tnc Legacy Lolo) (FR 4331) in MTDispersed Camping24.0miHoward Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road25.8miTepee Creek (FR 4236) in MTForest Road Road26.5miEarl Tennant Campground in MTCampground26.9miSurveyor Creek (FR 7734) in MTForest Road Road26.9mi
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?