Esmeralda Hill (FR 4006-A1) in MT

Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Helena Ranger District

16 mi from Helena West Side

Maps 6,861 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi

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StarlinkGOOD

Rough

All 0.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
Estimated climb: 0 ft over 0.5 miles, with sustained grades near 18%.

Some privacy

Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year … Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year …
Camping rules

October normals 27–46°F, 1.9″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Esmeralda Hill (FR 4006-A1) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access