West Fork Petty Creek (FR 22) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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West Fork Petty Creek (FR 22) in MT

Lolo NF, Ninemile Ranger District
5,145 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 14.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves Deer Peak.

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

0.9 of the 14.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.1 of the 14.3 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Deer Peak stands 1,571 ft above the site, 2.6 miles south. The nearest town, Frenchtown, is 16 mi off.

September normals 43–66°F, 1.7″ 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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?