(fdr) Warm Springs-Laird (FR 370) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Warm Springs-Laird (FR 370) in MT
A 22.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.
Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
3.5 of the 22.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 13.3 of the 22.9 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 32 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Shook Mountain stands 2,058 ft above the site, 1.3 miles west. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Gilbert Creek runs 1.2 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 27 mi off.
September normals 45–67°F, 1.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Bitterroot National Forest, Sula Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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