Stoner Elk (FR 90240) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana

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Stoner Elk (FR 90240) in MT

Flathead NF, Swan Lake Ranger District
4,069 ft18 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 1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, gravel the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length.

Holland Peak stands 5,257 ft above the site, 7.8 miles northeast. Private here, with the nearest through road 1.2 miles off. The Stoner Lake shoreline is 0.5 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 3870°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?