(fdr) Northside Hughes Creek (FR 13404) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Northside Hughes Creek (FR 13404) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,875 ft
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A 4.3-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 4.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.3 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 6 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.4 miles off. Quartzite Mountain stands 1,893 ft above the site, 2.7 miles east. Taylor Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 35 mi off.

September normals 37–68°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
(fdr) Taylor Creek (FR 5693) in MTDispersed Camping0.7mi(fdr) Mine-Crandall (FR 5793) in MTForest Road Road1.9mi(fdr) Mine Creek (FR 5688) in MTForest Road Road2.2mi(fdr) Thunder MTN-Johnson (FR 5685) in MTForest Road Road4.5mi(fdr) Lookout MTN Ridge (FR 5696) in MTForest Road Road4.7mi
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?