Verdy Moccasin Ridge (FR 4241) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

An 18.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Elk Mountain.

5.2 of the 18.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (18.1 miles). Climbs 3,700 ft over 18.1 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~180 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 34 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. West Fork Swartz Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. Elk Mountain stands 984 ft above the site, 2.5 miles southwest. The nearest town, Bonner-West Riverside, is 11 mi off.