Six Mile (FR 457) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Six Mile (FR 457) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
4,555 ft
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An 18.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

7.1 of the 18 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 17.5 of the 18 miles in are dirt. Climbs 5,300 ft over 18 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 19%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~190 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 25 switchbacks.

Ch-paa-qn Peak stands 3,427 ft above the site, 4.5 miles north. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 6.2 mi off.

September normals 44–65°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?