(fdr) Tough-Bonnie Blue (FR 5644) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Tough-Bonnie Blue (FR 5644) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
4,837 ft
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A 31.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to October 14.

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

12.7 of the 31.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 28.8 of the 31.3 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~160 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 46 switchbacks.

Bare Cone stands 2,979 ft above the site, 3.1 miles southwest. Nez Perce Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 36 mi off.

September normals 41–71°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
(fdr) One Creek-Two Creek (FR 732) in MTForest Road Road2.1mi(fdr) Bare Cone (FR 1303) in MTForest Road Road2.6miWest Fork Campground in MTCampground2.9mi(fdr) Sand Creek (FR 1357) in MTForest Road Road3.1mi(fdr) Lazy-Blue Joint (FR 1307) in MTForest Road Road3.2mi
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.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?