(fdr) Little Boulder (FR 13458) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Little Boulder (FR 13458) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,073 ft
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A 1.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Little Boulder Trailhead.

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

All 1.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 6 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Piquett Mountain stands 3,760 ft above the site, 3.2 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 0.6 miles off. Little Boulder Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 37 mi off.

September normals 41–70°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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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?