(fdr) Lit. Blue Joint-Coal Cr. (FR 5658) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Lit. Blue Joint-Coal Cr. (FR 5658) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,157 ft
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A 13.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Painted Rocks State Recreation Area.

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

8.2 of the 13.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 12.6 of the 13.6 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 20 switchbacks.

West Mountain stands 2,144 ft above the site, 3.0 miles southwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.7 miles off. A body of water lies 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 40 mi off.

September normals 42–70°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
(fdr) Jew Mountain (FR 5706) in MTForest Road Road1.2miPainted Rocks State Park in MTCampground1.6mi(fdr) Coal Creek (FR 5660) in MTForest Road Road1.8mi(fdr) Blue Joint (FR 362) in MTForest Road Road2.3mi(fdr) Slate Creek (FR 1133) in MTForest Road Road3.0mi
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?