Tv Tower (FR 1871-A3) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access
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
Climate averages
October normals 30–51°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.