Smith Creek (FR 9550) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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Smith Creek (FR 9550) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
3,931 ft20 mi from Ronan
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 2.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.

Cooney Mountain stands 4,719 ft above the site, 3.6 miles northeast. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off. A lake lies 0.7 mi off.

Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 38–70°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?