(fdr) North Cameron (FR 1397) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) North Cameron (FR 1397) in MT

Bitterroot NF, Sula Ranger District
5,168 ft
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A 14.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Shining Mountain Dam. The road is open seasonally, April 1 to November 30.

Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

10.4 of the 14.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14.1 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 24 switchbacks.

North Fork Cameron Creek runs 0.7 mi off. Blue Mountain stands 2,288 ft above the site, 5.4 miles northeast. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 24 mi off.

September normals 35–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Bitterroot National Forest, Sula 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?