Stony Creek (FR 2178) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Stony Creek (FR 2178) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
4,198 ft
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An 8.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Spring Creek Dam.

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

4.9 of the 8.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 7 switchbacks.

Ch-paa-qn Peak stands 3,784 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northeast. Spring Creek Reservoir lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 9.8 mi off.

September normals 40–69°F, 1.2″ 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?