(fdr) Lookout MTN Ridge (FR 5696) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Lookout MTN Ridge (FR 5696) in MT
A 9.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Lookout Mountain. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.
Bitterroot National Forest, West Fork Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 16-day limit in any 365 days.
1.1 of the 9.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (9.2 miles). Climbs 2,800 ft over 9.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 26%. 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 12 switchbacks.
Lookout Mountain stands 2,791 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northeast. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. West Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 36 mi off.
September normals 40–71°F, 1.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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