Pierce Lake (FR 1030) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Pierce Lake (FR 1030) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
4,300 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 2.4-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Missoula County, MT.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 2.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Gravel the whole way in (2.4 miles). Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Wolverine Peak stands 4,435 ft above the site, 5.3 miles northeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Pierce Lake lies 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Seeley Lake, is 18 mi off.

September normals 36–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?