Tv Tower (FR 1871-A3) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Tv Tower (FR 1871-A3) in MT

Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Helena Ranger District

16 mi from Helena West Side

Maps 5,889 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 2.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 150 ft over 2.1 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Lilly Lake lies 0.9 mi off.
  • Negro Mountain stands 1,316 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles south.

Rules

  • 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–51°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.