(fdr) Coal Creek (FR 5660) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Coal Creek (FR 5660) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
6,157 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 12.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves West Mountain.

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

1.9 of the 12 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.1 of the 12 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Coal Ridge stands 1,749 ft above the site, 2.6 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.3 miles off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 40 mi off.

September normals 38–66°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
(fdr) Lit. Blue Joint-Coal Cr. (FR 5658) in MTForest Road Road1.8mi(fdr) Jew Mountain (FR 5706) in MTForest Road Road3.0miPainted Rocks State Park in MTCampground3.4miAlta Campground in MTCampground3.6mi(fdr) Blue Joint (FR 362) in MTForest Road Road3.6mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?