Slate Creek-Hat Creek (FR 1871) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
Slate Creek-Hat Creek (FR 1871) in MT
Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Helena Ranger District
15 mi from Helena West Side
Maps 5,396 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
Rough
- All 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for passenger cars, dirt the whole way.
- Near Negro Mountain.
- Estimated climb: 570 ft over 1.8 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 20%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
Known camping along this road at mile 0.3: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Negro Mountain stands 1,809 ft above the map pin, 1.6 miles south.
- Little Blackfoot River runs 0.2 mi off.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 32–53°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.