(fdr) Weird Tom (FR 13256) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana
(fdr) Weird Tom (FR 13256) in MT
U.S. Forest Service administers this ground -- we don't have a verified rule for this spot.
A 12.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Shining Mountain Dam. The road is open seasonally, December 2 to October 14.
10 of the 12.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 11.9 of the 12.1 miles in are dirt. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Winds through 43 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Blue Mountain stands 2,094 ft above the site, 6.0 miles east. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 23 mi off.
September normals 35–69°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by U.S. Forest Service. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
fs.usda.gov