(fdr) Ditch-Buck (FR 5715) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Ditch-Buck (FR 5715) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
4,566 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 29.1-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.

14.9 of the 29.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 26.9 of the 29.1 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,600 ft over 29.1 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 48%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 65 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Piquett Mountain stands 4,267 ft above the site, 4.5 miles east. West Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 36 mi off.

September normals 42–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?