(fdr) Head Of Deer Creek (FR 1381) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Head Of Deer Creek (FR 1381) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
7,164 ft
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A 2.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Cathedral Rock.

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

All 2.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.3 miles). Climbs 250 ft over 2.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.

Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. Blue Joint stands 1,423 ft above the site, 4.0 miles west. The nearest town, Salmon, is 39 mi off.

September normals 36–62°F, 2.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
State Line (FR 60044) in MTForest Road Road6.9mi(fdr) Woods Ridge Loop (FR 5665) in MTForest Road Road7.0mi(fdr) Woods Creek (FR 5669) in MTForest Road Road8.1mi(fdr) Rombo Campground (FR 66) in MTDispersed Camping8.4mi(fdr) West Fork (FR 91) in MTForest Road Road8.5mi
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?