Marshall Lake (FR 463) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Marshall Lake (FR 463) in MT
A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road is open seasonally, May 1 to November 30.
Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit.
All 6.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 6.5 of the 6.7 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~100 ft on the downhill side. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Gates 1.6 and 5.9 miles in.
Crescent Mountain stands 4,404 ft above the site, 7.5 miles northeast. Clearwater River runs 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Seeley Lake, is 8.0 mi off.
September normals 38–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Lolo National Forest, Seeley Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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