(fdr) Gemmel Creek (FR 5633) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Gemmel Creek (FR 5633) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,455 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 6.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT.

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

1.1 of the 6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 5 of the 6 miles in are dirt. 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 12 switchbacks.

Boulder Peak stands 4,335 ft above the site, 3.5 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.9 miles off. Nez Perce Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 33 mi off.

September normals 36–70°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
West Fork Campground in MTCampground0.9mi(fdr) One Creek-Two Creek (FR 732) in MTForest Road Road1.7mi(fdr) Nelson Creek (FR 74003) in MTDispersed Camping2.1mi(fdr) Basin-Bonnie Blue (FR 5647) in MTForest Road Road2.8mi(fdr) Wheeler Creek (FR 5632) in MTDispersed Camping3.2mi
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?