(fdr) West Fork Boat Launch (FR 5640) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) West Fork Boat Launch (FR 5640) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
4,349 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 0.1-mile stretch of gravel National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Boulder Creek Trailhead.

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

All 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Gravel the whole way in (0.1 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Boulder Point stands 3,381 ft above the site, 2.3 miles northwest. West Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 30 mi off.

September normals 41–75°F, 1.2″ 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?