(fdr) Buck-Rombo Loop (FR 5716) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Buck-Rombo Loop (FR 5716) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,757 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 3.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Rombo Mountain. 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 3.4 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (3.4 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Rombo Mountain stands 2,598 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. Line Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 33 mi off.

September normals 36–70°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?