(fdr) Wheeler Creek (FR 5632) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

A 4.3-mile stretch of dirt 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.

All 4.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (4.3 miles). Climbs 1,300 ft over 4.3 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 43%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 5 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Boulder Point stands 2,896 ft above the site, 1.7 miles north. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.1 miles off. Nez Perce Fork Bitterroot River runs 0.8 mi off. The nearest town, Hamilton, is 31 mi off.