(fdr) Mccalla Ridge (FR 1319) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Mccalla Ridge (FR 1319) in MT
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 6.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Big Creek Trailhead.
2.4 of the 6.7 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (6.7 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 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.
Saint Mary Peak stands 5,424 ft above the site, 4.1 miles northwest. Night skies measure Bortle 2 -- true dark-sky territory. The nearest town, Stevensville, is 5.0 mi off.
September normals 39–73°F, 1.0″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov