Burton Road (FR 2246) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Burton Road (FR 2246) in MT

Kootenai NF, Cabinet Ranger District
3,323 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 7.8-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Minton Peak. The road is open seasonally, July 1 to October 14.

Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 7.8 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (7.8 miles). Stretches run along a shelf with a drop of up to ~150 ft on the downhill side. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Winds through 12 switchbacks.

Minton Peak stands 2,028 ft above the site, 2.7 miles southwest. Burton Creek runs 1.1 mi off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 25 mi off.

September normals 43–71°F, 1.8″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Big Creek (FR 386) in MTForest Road Road36.1miMayo Creek (FR 1101) in MTForest Road Road36.8miRivers Creek (FR 3820) in MTForest Road Road38.2miUp Up (FR 4207) in MTForest Road Road38.6miMiddle Fork Big Creek (FR 1181) in MTForest Road Road38.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Kootenai National Forest, Cabinet Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?