West Butler (FR 5506) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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West Butler (FR 5506) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
4,939 ft
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A 4.5-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.

All 4.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.5 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 4.5 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Reservation Divide stands 3,031 ft above the site, 3.5 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.7 miles off. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 12 mi off.

September normals 48–66°F, 1.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Grave Range Jeep (FR 17806) in MTForest Road Road25.5miHoward Creek (FR 238) in MTForest Road Road25.6miLolo Creek Campground (FR 2170) in MTDispersed Camping25.8miLolo Creek Campground and Picnic Area in MTCampground25.9miEarl Tennant Campground in MTCampground25.9mi
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?