Little Trapper-Trapper (FR 62908) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access

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Little Trapper-Trapper (FR 62908) in MT

Road corridorBitterroot NF, Darby Ranger District

23 mi from Hamilton

Maps 5,069 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

Local restrictions may apply; check the land manager’s camping rules.

Bitterroot National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 16 consecutive days · 32 days total per calendar year · then move 0.5 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 1.7 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near West Trapper Ridge Overlook.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • North Trapper Peak stands 4,699 ft above the map pin, 4.6 miles west.
  • Little Trapper Creek runs 1.1 mi off.

Rules

  • National Forests in Montana:…Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a). (see appendix A).
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 29–56°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.