(fdr) Upper Pierce Creek (FR 5634) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Upper Pierce Creek (FR 5634) in MT
An 8.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Baker Point. 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.
1.1 of the 8.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (8.9 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks. Dead-ends 6.2 miles in -- mapped turnaround at the end.
North Trapper Peak stands 4,676 ft above the site, 3.5 miles west. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. Travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 24 mi off.
September normals 37–72°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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