(fdr) Lick Creek (FR 5771) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Lick Creek (FR 5771) in MT

Bitterroot NF, Sula Ranger District
5,359 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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AT&TUNMEASURED
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An 8.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Lick Creek Saddle Trailhead.

Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 8.3 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 8.1 of the 8.3 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 9 switchbacks.

Lick Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Cliff Point stands 2,949 ft above the site, 5.1 miles east. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 30 mi off.

September normals 38–68°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?