(fdr) Troy Creek (FR 5630) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) Troy Creek (FR 5630) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
4,514 ft
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Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 10.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Trapper Peak Trailhead. The road is open seasonally, June 16 to August 31.

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

All 10 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. 9.2 of the 10 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 22 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Trapper Peak stands 5,614 ft above the site, 4.2 miles northwest. Lavene Creek runs 0.4 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 28 mi off.

September normals 39–73°F, 1.1″ 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?