(fdr) Taylor Creek (FR 5693) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Taylor Creek (FR 5693) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
5,477 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 3.7-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Quartzite Mountain.

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

All 3.7 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Dirt the whole way in (3.7 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 5 switchbacks.

Secluded here -- the nearest through road is 3.2 miles off. Quartzite Mountain stands 2,291 ft above the site, 2.8 miles northeast. Taylor Creek runs 0.5 mi off. The nearest town, Salmon, is 34 mi off.

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

Nearby Spots
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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?