(fdr) Larry Creek (FR 1136) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Larry Creek (FR 1136) in MT
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 9.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Bass Creek Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, May 16 to October 14.
0.2 of the 9.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 6 of the 9.6 miles in are dirt. Climbs 2,600 ft over 9.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 17%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 14 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Saint Joseph Peak stands 4,645 ft above the site, 4.9 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Florence, is 4.7 mi off.
September normals 34–69°F, 0.9″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov