Mill Creek (FR 557) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Mill Creek (FR 557) in MT
A 10.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Edith Peak Trailhead.
Lolo National Forest, Ninemile Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
0.9 of the 10.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.2 miles). Climbs 2,200 ft over 10.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 27%.
Fournier Creek runs 0.2 mi off. Charity Peak stands 3,367 ft above the site, 4.4 miles northeast. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 2.5 mi off.
September normals 42–73°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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