(fdr) Pierce Creek (FR 363) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Pierce Creek (FR 363) in MT
A 5.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Baker Point. 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.
3.7 of the 5.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 3.4 of the 5.2 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 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.
Trapper Peak stands 5,967 ft above the site, 5.2 miles west. West Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 25 mi off.
September normals 40–75°F, 1.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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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