(fdr) Bugle Creek (FR 5762) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Bugle Creek (FR 5762) in MT

Bitterroot NF, Sula Ranger District
6,223 ft
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A 5.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Swift Creek.

Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

1 of the 5.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.5 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 10 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 2.4 miles off. Bugle Creek runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 32 mi off.

September normals 38–66°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Bitterroot National Forest, Sula 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?