(fdr) East Fork-Dowling Gulch (FR 73263) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) East Fork-Dowling Gulch (FR 73263) in MT

Bitterroot NF, Sula Ranger District
5,880 ft
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A 5.2-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.

All 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (5.2 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. Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. East Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 30 mi off.

September normals 32–67°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Mussigbrod Campground in MTCampground11.3mi(fdr) Waugh Gulch (FR 5733) in MTForest Road Road12.1mi(fdr) Nez Perce Trailhead (FR 10001) in MTDispersed Camping12.6mi(fdr) West Fork Camp Creek (FR 729) in MTForest Road Road12.8miIndian Trees Campground in MTCampground12.9mi
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.

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