(fdr) Indian Trees (FR 8112) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Indian Trees (FR 8112) in MT
A 9.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Porcupine Saddle Trailhead.
Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
3.1 of the 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 9 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Saddle Mountain stands 1,716 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 37 mi off.
September normals 35–65°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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