(fdr) Mine-Crandall (FR 5793) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Mine-Crandall (FR 5793) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
6,397 ft
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A 16.5-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. 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.

4.4 of the 16.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (16.5 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 17 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Spruce Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Lookout Mountain stands 1,431 ft above the site, 3.5 miles northwest. The nearest town, Salmon, is 33 mi off.

September normals 35–66°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
(fdr) Taylor Creek (FR 5693) in MTDispersed Camping1.3mi(fdr) Mine Creek (FR 5688) in MTForest Road Road1.6mi(fdr) Northside Hughes Creek (FR 13404) in MTDispersed Camping1.9mi(fdr) Thunder MTN-Johnson (FR 5685) in MTForest Road Road4.0mi(fdr) Lookout MTN Ridge (FR 5696) in MTForest Road Road4.3mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?