(fdr) Mine Creek (FR 5688) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Mine Creek (FR 5688) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,590 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 7.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT.

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

All 7.2 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (7.2 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 6 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Mine Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Quartzite Mountain stands 2,178 ft above the site, 2.9 miles northeast. The nearest town, Salmon, is 32 mi off.

September normals 38–69°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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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?