Washington Gulch (FR 4196) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Washington Gulch (FR 4196) in MT

Road corridorHelena-Lewis and Clark NF, Lincoln Ranger District

13 mi from Lincoln

Maps 4,887 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Miles 0–2.8 and 3.7–4 cross land the Forest Service doesn't manage; camping there needs the landowner's permission.

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 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 4.9 miles, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 38%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Gates at the start of the road and 1.5 miles along it.
  • Water crossings 2.5, 3.8 and 4.3 miles along the road.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
  • Mitchell Creek runs 0.8 mi off.
  • Nevada Mountain stands 3,411 ft above the map pin, 6.7 miles east.

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 27–53°F, 1.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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