Big Beaver Creek Road (FR 152) in MT -- Camping Rules & Access in Montana
Big Beaver Creek Road (FR 152) in MT
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.11.1 of the 17.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 9.9 miles of it dirt. Climbs 3,100 ft over 17.3 miles through 10 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 20%. Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch.
Dixie Peak stands 1,504 ft above the site, 0.8 miles south. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off. Lost Branch runs 0.6 mi off.
Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Ranger District: Camping or otherwise occupying a single site for over 16 consecutive days within a calendar year. Camping or otherwise occupying any number of sites over 32 cumulative days within a calendar year.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 44–70°F, 1.6″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.