Cataract Peak (FR 2241) in MT -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in Montana

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Cataract Peak (FR 2241) in MT

Lolo NF, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District
2,735 ft
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A 1.6-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Sanders County, MT. The road serves Cougar Peak.

Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 1.6 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.6 miles). Climbs 470 ft over 1.6 miles -- sustained grades near 12%. 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.

Cougar Peak stands 3,962 ft above the site, 2.1 miles southeast. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Thompson Falls, is 12 mi off.

September normals 47–71°F, 1.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Newman Ridge (FR 1185) in MTForest Road Road33.6miTwomile Creek (FR 431) in MTForest Road Road34.6miLittle Joe Ridge (FR 6314) in MTForest Road Road35.8miLittle Joe Creek (FR 282) in MTForest Road Road36.2miUpper Little Joe (FR 1179) in MTForest Road Road37.8mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Lolo National Forest, Plains/Thompson Falls 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?