(fdr) Basin-Bonnie Blue (FR 5647) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Basin-Bonnie Blue (FR 5647) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,266 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 6.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

Bitterroot National Forest, West Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 365 days.

All 6.5 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (6.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Boulder Peak stands 4,524 ft above the site, 5.7 miles northwest. Basin Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 34 mi off.

September normals 37–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Rombo in MTCampground0.7miWest Fork Campground in MTCampground2.1mi(fdr) One Creek-Two Creek (FR 732) in MTForest Road Road2.3mi(fdr) Ditch-Buck (FR 5715) in MTForest Road Road2.5mi(fdr) Buck-Rombo Loop (FR 5716) in MTDispersed Camping2.5mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Bitterroot National Forest, West Fork Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?