(fdr) West Fork Ranger Station (FR 5618) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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(fdr) West Fork Ranger Station (FR 5618) in MT

Bitterroot NF, West Fork Ranger District
4,360 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedMODERATE
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A 0.6-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Ravalli County, MT. The road serves Boulder Point Lookout Trailhead.

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

0.6 of the 0.6 miles in are maintained for passenger cars. Paved the whole way in (0.6 miles). Climbs 170 ft over 0.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 14%.

Boulder Point stands 3,370 ft above the site, 2.2 miles northwest. Swamp Creek runs 0.1 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 31 mi off.

September normals 41–75°F, 1.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
(fdr) Ole's Cabin Road (FR 5619) in MTDispersed Camping0.1mi(fdr) West Fork Boat Launch (FR 5640) in MTDispersed Camping0.3mi(fdr) Barn Draw (FR 74023) in MTDispersed Camping0.4mi(fdr) Barn Draw (FR 373) in MTDispersed Camping0.4mi(fdr) Boulder Creek (FR 5631) in MTDispersed Camping0.6mi
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?