Nevada Face (FR 296-A1) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Nevada Face (FR 296-A1) in MT

Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Lincoln Ranger District

12 mi from Lincoln

Maps 5,260 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

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

Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest ↗

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

Difficult
  • All 1.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Nevada Creek Trailhead.
  • Estimated climb: 370 ft over 1.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Nevada Mountain stands 3,038 ft above the map pin, 2.4 miles southeast.
  • Huckleberry Creek runs 0.5 mi off.

Rules

  • Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a). Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 28–51°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.