(fdr) Blue Joint (FR 362) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Blue Joint (FR 362) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
4,780 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 13.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Blue Joint Hot Springs.

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

2.1 of the 13.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.5 of the 13.2 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Little Blue Joint Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Slate Point stands 1,473 ft above the site, 2.1 miles east. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 39 mi off.

September normals 38–72°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Painted Rocks State Park in MTCampground1.6mi(fdr) Slate Creek (FR 1133) in MTForest Road Road1.6miSlate Creek Campground in MTCampground1.8mi(fdr) Jew Mountain (FR 5706) in MTForest Road Road2.0mi(fdr) Lit. Blue Joint-Coal Cr. (FR 5658) in MTForest Road Road2.3mi
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?