Printers Creek (FR 5553) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Printers Creek (FR 5553) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
3,704 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 3.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Garden Point.

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

All 3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (3 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Petty Mountain stands 3,565 ft above the site, 3.4 miles northeast. Printers Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 14 mi off.

September normals 47–70°F, 1.7″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
East Fork Lolo Creek (FR 461) in MTForest Road Road15.1miLolo Pass Rest Area in MTRest Area17.5mi(fdr) Larry Creek (FR 1136) in MTForest Road Road24.2mi(fdr) Sweeney Creek (FR 1315) in MTForest Road Road24.2miLarry Creek Group Camp in MTCampground25.0mi
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?