West Side Bear Creek (FR 4239) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
West Side Bear Creek (FR 4239) in MT
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 2.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Missoula County, MT. The road serves South Fork Lolo Trailhead.
All 2.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (2.6 miles). Climbs 860 ft over 2.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 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.
Lolo Peak stands 5,338 ft above the site, 7.8 miles southeast. A pond lies 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Lolo, is 10 mi off.
September normals 39–72°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov