Kennedy Ridge (FR 5507) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Kennedy Ridge (FR 5507) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,680 ft
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A 13.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Spring Creek Dam.

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

4.5 of the 13.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.8 of the 13.2 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~170 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 21 switchbacks.

Ch-paa-qn Peak stands 4,302 ft above the site, 4.5 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.5 miles off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 11 mi off.

September normals 42–71°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Howard Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road24.0miEarl Tennant Campground in MTCampground24.4miLolo Creek Campground (FR 2170) in MTDispersed Camping24.4miLolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area in MTCampground24.4miTepee Creek (FR 4236) in MTForest Road Road24.4mi
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?