(fdr) Slate Creek (FR 1133) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Slate Creek (FR 1133) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
4,759 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 9.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Little Boulder Trailhead. 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.

1 of the 9.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 8.9 of the 9.3 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 7 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Slate Point stands 1,494 ft above the site, 0.7 miles southeast. Slate Creek runs 0.1 mi off. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.0 miles off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 39 mi off.

September normals 38–72°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Slate Creek Campground in MTCampground0.2mi(fdr) Little Boulder-Slate Cr. (FR 1130) in MTDispersed Camping1.3mi(fdr) Lit. Boulder Boat Launch (FR 1144) in MTDispersed Camping1.3miPainted Rocks State Park in MTCampground1.4mi(fdr) Blue Joint (FR 362) in MTForest Road Road1.6mi
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?