Y Fork (FR 4005-A1) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
Y Fork (FR 4005-A1) in MT
An 11.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Powell County, MT. The road serves Pauly Springs.
Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Helena Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
9.5 of the 11.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (11.2 miles). Climbs 2,700 ft over 11.2 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 27%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 10 switchbacks. A gate 11 miles in.
A lake lies 0.2 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Esmeralda Hill stands 1,608 ft above the site, 3.3 miles north. The nearest town, Helena West Side, is 16 mi off.
September normals 40–68°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest, Helena Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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