(fdr) Little Boulder-Slate Cr. (FR 1130) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Little Boulder-Slate Cr. (FR 1130) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
4,760 ft
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A 3.5-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 3.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 2.3 of the 3.5 miles in are dirt. 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 6 switchbacks.

Piquett Mountain stands 4,073 ft above the site, 4.3 miles east. Little Boulder Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 38 mi off.

September normals 38–72°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?